backspace

  1. Noun.  The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.
  2. Noun.  (computing) A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
  3. Verb.  (computing) To remove a character behind a cursor.
  4. Verb.  (computing) To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.

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