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 escape (a metacharacter) by prepending a backslash that serves as an escape character, thereby forming an escape sequence.
The concluding point of an epigram or other sarcastic saying.
A sharp, localised pain primarily on the epidermis
A police operation in which the police pretend to be criminals in order to catch a criminal.
The thrust of a sting into the flesh; the act of stinging; a wound inflicted by stinging.
A puncture made by an insect or arachnid in an attack, usually including the injection of venom.
A brief sequence of music used in films, TV, and video games as a form of scenic punctuation or to identify the broadcasting station.
The harmful or painful part of something.
A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
A short percussive phrase played by a drummer to accent the punchline in a comedy show.
A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
A goad; incitement.
A support for a wind tunnel model which extends parallel to the air flow.
A sharp-pointed hollow hair seated on a gland which secretes an acrid fluid, as in nettles.
To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
To hurt, to be in pain (physically or emotionally).
To puncture with the stinger.
To cause harm or pain to.