slant line en · NOUN
Etymology
Used to distinguish the intended sense of slant.
Meanings
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Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩.
Initial inquiries among professional typists uncover names like slant, slant line, slash, and slash mark. Examination of typing instruction manuals discloses additional names such as diagonal and diagonal mark, and other sources provide the designation oblique.
1965, Dmitri A. Borgmann, Language on Vacation, page 240:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| slant lines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |