Definition of backspaces Backspaces

We found 3 definitions of backspaces from 2 different sources.

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Wiktionary

backspaces (Noun)
Plural of backspace.

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backspaces, verb, present, 3rd person singular of backspace (infinitive).
backspaces, noun, plural of backspace.

WordNet

Verb

backspaces, backspacing, backspaced

backspace - hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard; "To erase, you must backspace"

typewrite, type identify as belonging to a certain type; "Such people can practically be typed"

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Wiktionary

backspace (Noun)
The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.
backspace (Noun)
A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
backspace (Verb)
To remove a character behind a cursor.
backspace (Verb)
To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.

Part of speech

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backspace, verb, present, 1st person singular of backspace (infinitive).
backspace, verb (infinitive).
backspace, noun, singular of backspaces.

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backspaces in sign language

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