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noun 
  1. the key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards
  1. (computing) a keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards
Translations: 
  • French: retour arrière
verb (backspac, ing)
  1. (computing) to remove a character behind a cursor
  2. (computing) to move a magnetic tape to a previous block
Translations: 
    Etymology: back + space

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