BACKSLASH
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Backslash.
Backslash - as a noun
The punctuation mark \.
Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.
Backslash - as a verb
To escape (a metacharacter) by prepending a backslash that serves as an escape character, thereby forming an escape sequence.
Example Sentences
"To escape a special character in a regular expression, use a backslash."
"The file path should include a backslash between directories."
"She used a backslash to separate the date into month, day, and year."
"In coding, a backslash is used to indicate an escape sequence."
"He pressed the backslash key to delete the last character."
Word Game Points
Is BACKSLASH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backslash is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BACKSLASH has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is BACKSLASH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backslash is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBACKSLASH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is BACKSLASH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backslash is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBACKSLASH has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
