oblique mark

plural oblique marks

1. uncommonmediaSynonym of slash ⟨/⟩, sometimes (generally proscribed) inclusive of similar marks such as the backslash ⟨\⟩.

   The oblique mark ∖ above the letters implies that the notes must come in succession, the upper one first, as this mark ／ signifies a contrary succession.

   1804, William Bingley, North Wales, volume II, page 338

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   Any fraction may be made by typing the numerator, the oblique mark (/), and the denominator. The oblique mark is struck with the small finger of the right hand.

   1941, Rupert Pitt Sorelle, Gregg Typing, page 266

   Your fourth finger on your right hand strikes semicolon (;) on the home row, reaches up slightly for p, and down to the bottom row slightly right for the oblique mark (/).

   2003, Frank P. Donnelly, Touch N Type, page 20

   Synonyms: slash, sometimes