ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Backspacer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Backspacer is a noun meaning A mechanism in a typewriter that controls backspacing.

Meaning

A mechanism in a typewriter that controls backspacing.

Example Sentences

All have automatic backspacers and shift keys, and some have special devices for controlling touch pressure, and special mechanisms for expansion of space between the cylinder roller and the platen when doing multiple copy work.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include backspace, tabulator, quadder, typebar, letterspacing, letter-spacing.

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