English

Noun

backspace ‎(plural backspaces)

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.

Translations

Verb

backspace ‎(third-person singular simple present backspaces, present participle backspacing, simple past and past participle backspaced)

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

Translations

Portuguese

Noun

backspace m (plural backspaces)

1. backspace (computer key)