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backtab en · NOUN

Etymology

From back + tab, analogous to backspace.

Meanings

1. (uncountable, usually) A software-defined key combination to do the reverse of pressing the Tab key, usually Shift+Tab.
2. (countable, usually) An instance of pressing this key combination.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
backtabs	Number=Plur		lexicographic
Backtab		alternative	lexicographic

backtab en · VERB

Etymology

From back + tab, analogous to backspace.

Meanings

1. (intransitive) To press this key combination.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
backtabbing	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
backtabbed	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
backtabbed	Tense=Past		lexicographic
backtabs	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
Backtab		alternative	lexicographic