Backslash vs. Backlash

Backslashnoun

The punctuation mark \.

Backslashnoun

Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.

Backslashverb

To escape (a metacharacter) by prepending a backslash that serves as an escape character, thereby forming an escape sequence.

Backslash

The backslash \ is a typographical mark used mainly in computing and is the mirror image of the common slash /. It is sometimes called a hack, whack, escape (from C/UNIX), reverse slash, slosh, downwhack, backslant, backwhack, bash, reverse slant, and reversed virgule.

Backlashnoun

A sudden backward motion.

Backlashnoun

(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.

Backlashnoun

(mechanics) The distance through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, resulting from looseness in fitting or from wear.

Backlashnoun

The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.

Backlashverb

To cause or set off a backlash.

Backlashnoun

The distance through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, resulting from looseness in fitting or from wear; also, the jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.

Backlashnoun

A strong and sudden reverse movement in a moving part of a machine.

Backlashnoun

A strong popular reaction serving to counter the effect of an action; - used especially of adverse reactions to social or political developments.

Backlashnoun

a movement back from an impact

Backlashnoun

an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence;

Backlashverb

have an unexpected and undesired effect;