Definition of backspace

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back·space

) KEY

intr.v.
back·spaced, back·spac·ing, back·spac·es

To move the cursor on a computer screen or the carriage of a typewriter back one or more spaces by striking the key used for this purpose.

NOUN:

The key on a keyboard or typewriter used for backspacing.

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