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 enter by pushing; to squeeze in.
To stab; to pierce; usually with through.
To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.
To make advance with force.
To push or drive with force; to shove.
To force something upon someone.
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
The primary effort; the goal.
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.