Backslash
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbækˌslæʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backslash is a noun meaning The punctuation mark \ (a left-leaning diagonal line).
Meaning
The punctuation mark \ (a left-leaning diagonal line).
More Meanings
- (computing, rare, proscribed) The punctuation mark /; a slash, forward slash.
- (computing, transitive) To escape (a metacharacter) by prepending a backslash that serves as an escape character, thereby forming an escape sequence.
Example Sentences
Also, avoid submenus^([sic]) that can confuse the audience—if you're giving lengthy Web site addresses full of backslashes, shorten it so only the Web site's home page is given.
“So, do what I tell you. Open a browser window and type this in the menu^([sic]) bar: F-T-P colon backslash backslash euronews dot net backslash...” I pecked carefully at the keyboard as he dictated a URL that was about fifty characters long, […]
Word Forms
- backslashes
- back slash
- backslashing
- backslashed
Synonyms for backslash
Depending on context, synonyms include slosh, whack.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slash, semicolon, whack, backquote, backtick, slash mark.
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Sources & Attribution
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