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Delete.

A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer. The key also erases text from left to right, unlike the backspace key.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer. The key also erases text from left to right, unlike the backspace key.

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From the verb delete.

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