backspace

back + space

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈbækˌspeɪs/

Noun

Singular backspace

Plural backspaces

1. (countable) A backspace is a key on the keyboard of a computer or typewriter that erases the letter before the cursor.

   I pressed backspace because I accidentally typed the wrong letter.

Verb

Plain form backspace

Third-person singular backspaces

Past tense backspaced

Past participle backspaced

Present participle backspacing

1. (intransitive) (computing) When you backspace, you erase the letter before the cursor.

   No, that's wrong. Backspace here, and delete this word too.