Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.
The punctuation mark \.
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To escape (a metacharacter) by prepending a backslash that serves as an escape character, thereby forming an escape sequence.
A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.
To criticize harshly.
To put in a pillory.
To subject to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse.