Backspace (Noun)
Meaning
The typewriter key used for back spacing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- When editing his thesis, Jack wore out the backspace key on his computer after deleting an entire chapter.
- The reporter hit the backspace key repeatedly to correct the mistake on the last line of the typed article.
- Typists often rely on the backspace key to erase mistakes before submitting their work for review.
- As she worked on her letter, Maria pressed the backspace key several times to revise her thoughts.
- The old typewriter's backspace key was stiff and required extra effort to delete errors from the page.