backspace
pronunciation
How to pronounce backspace in British English:
UK [ˈbækspeɪs]
How to pronounce backspace in American English:
US ['bækspeɪs]
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- Verb:
- hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard
Word Origin
- backspace (adj.)
- also back-space, 1899, in reference to keyboarding, from back (adv.) + space. We have had the pleasure of examining one of the 1899 model Hammond typewriters, with the new back-space key. This new feature is certainly an improvement in the machine. ["The Phonetic Journal," March 11, 1899]
Example
- 1. What I do is bind backspace .
- 2. Press backspace to go back after you enter a page .
- 3. Press the backspace button to delete your mistakes when typing .
- 4. Backspace delay lasts about 0.05 seconds .
- 5. Use backspace to delete last letter , and escape to delete all letters .