Definition of "backslash" [backslash]

• A backward virgule ( ). (noun)

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• "Obviously techniques like this will cause a backslash from the users."
• "Each of the terms beginning with a backslash is a LaTeX command."
• "A backslash is a good character, except it must be escaped with a backslash, and makes the sed script obscure."