Definitions

1. verb

to delete or remove characters, letters, or symbols, typically from a keyboard or display screen

“She accidentally backspaced the entire text and had to start over.”

2. noun

a key on a typewriter or keyboard that deletes or removes characters, letters, or symbols

“The backspace key on her old typewriter was not functioning correctly.”

3. noun

in computing, the process of removing characters or data from a file or storage device

“The software developers used backspace to remove unnecessary code from the program.”

4. noun

a sports term referring to a move in which a player jumps out of bounds, often resulting in a penalty or loss of possession

“The quarterback made a crucial backspace in the final seconds of the game, giving their opponents an advantage.”