del
Vector calculus symbol
Del is a keyboard key, short for delete, that removes selected content or the character after the cursor.
In programming and some interfaces, del is a command or function that deletes files, variables, or data structures: del filename.txt, del my_list[0].
The word also appears as a mathematical symbol (∇) representing the gradient operator in vector calculus.
Keyboard's leftward eraser
- undoReverse a prior action
- removeTake something away
- eraseRemove recorded marks
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
wipe · purge · expunge · eliminate · excise · cut · trash · discard
Array of input keys
Treacherous biblical woman
- DelaneyIrish family name
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- shortenedMade more concise
- abbreviationShortened word form
backspace
Keyboard's leftward eraser
clear · wipe · purge · expunge · eliminate · excise · cut · trash · discard · uninstall
keyboard
Array of input keys
Delilah
Treacherous biblical woman
estuary
Tidal mixing zone
alluvium · floodplain · silt · meander · wetland · deposit · outlet · fan · distributary · basin
- deleted scenesFootage removed before release
- delete charactersRemove typed symbols
- river deltaAlluvial deposit at mouth
- ctrl alt deleteEmergency keyboard shortcut
- deleted footageRemoved recorded material
- control alt deleteSystem recovery shortcut
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