front slash en · NOUN
Etymology
A retronym to distinguish slash from backslash, particularly in computing contexts.
Meanings
- (nonstandard, retronym) Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| front slashes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| frontslash | alternative | lexicographic |