To escape (a metacharacter) by prepending a backslash that serves as an escape character, thereby forming an escape sequence.
The punctuation mark \.
Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.
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To cut a groove or channel in; to form into channels or grooves; to furrow.
To perform, dance to, or enjoy rhythmic music.
A long, narrow channel or depression; e.g., such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tyre groove, or a geological channel or depression.
A shaft or excavation.
A racing line, a path across the racing circuit's surface that a racecar will usually track on. (Note: There may be multiple grooves on any particular circuit or segment of circuit)
The middle of the strike zone in baseball where a pitch is most easily hit.
A fixed routine.
A pronounced, enjoyable rhythm.