Backspace

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbækËŒspeɪs/

Origin

back + space

Noun

1. The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.
2. (computing) A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.

Full definition of backspace

Verb

1. (computing) To remove a character behind a cursor.
2. (computing) To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.