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Punctuation [Translingual]

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  1. Used to denote a new stanza or verse when quoting a poem or song lyric in a single-line format.
    Sense id: en-//-mul-punct-XeL0n-Mi
  2. (programming) Begins a comment that is only applicable in the current line in some programming languages. Coordinate_terms (comment): /* */, <!-- -->
    Sense id: en-//-mul-punct-gtubfZE6 Categories (other): Programming, Translingual entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Translingual entries with incorrect language header: 4 17 16 4 10 6 13 8 2 19 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences Disambiguation of 'comment': 4 38 8 5 8 2 6 25 2 2
  3. (networking) Indicates root path in a computer network (usually followed by a node name or an IP address).
    Sense id: en-//-mul-punct-A3YlPcbr Categories (other): Networking, Translingual entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Translingual entries with incorrect language header: 4 17 16 4 10 6 13 8 2 19 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences
  4. (Stenoscript) Marks a new paragraph.
    Sense id: en-//-mul-punct-ajFBjSV-
  5. (linguistics) Marks alternation of sounds.
    Sense id: en-//-mul-punct-NKFBgf2S Categories (other): Linguistics Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
  6. (orthography) Typographic substitute for the lateral click ⟨ǁ⟩.
    Sense id: en-//-mul-punct-1Q5Xca1z Categories (other): Orthography Topics: communications, journalism, literature, media, orthography, publishing, writing
  7. (Internet, Hong Kong) Denotes that the following paragraph is a quotation. Tags: Hong-Kong, Internet Synonyms: \// \//
    Sense id: en-//-mul-punct-DhHlSzvm Categories (other): Internet, Translingual entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Translingual entries with incorrect language header: 4 17 16 4 10 6 13 8 2 19
  8. (Internet slang) Introduces a comment or interpretation related to the preceding statement. Tags: Internet
    Sense id: en-//-mul-punct-S9c3WMr6
  9. (Internet slang) In a title, separates related but distinct pieces of information. Tags: Internet Synonyms: |
    Sense id: en-//-mul-punct-giagesco
  10. (Internet slang) Follows a content warning. Tags: Internet
    Sense id: en-//-mul-punct-RFKb2UAx Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Translingual entries with incorrect language header, Translingual punctuation marks Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 4 18 16 4 5 8 9 4 3 29 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 17 14 2 3 7 16 7 1 31 Disambiguation of Translingual entries with incorrect language header: 4 17 16 4 10 6 13 8 2 19 Disambiguation of Translingual punctuation marks: 2 15 12 8 11 7 11 7 2 26
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Coordinate_terms: \\
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              28,
              30
            ],
            [
              38,
              40
            ]
          ],
          "text": "Wiktionary speedpaint // OC // Kawaii // TW: Gore",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "In a title, separates related but distinct pieces of information."
      ],
      "links": [
        [
          "Internet",
          "Internet"
        ],
        [
          "slang",
          "slang"
        ],
        [
          "title",
          "title#English"
        ],
        [
          "information",
          "information#English"
        ]
      ],
      "raw_glosses": [
        "(Internet slang) In a title, separates related but distinct pieces of information."
      ],
      "raw_tags": [
        "punctuation"
      ],
      "synonyms": [
        {
          "word": "|"
        }
      ],
      "tags": [
        "Internet"
      ]
    },
    {
      "categories": [
        "English internet slang",
        "English terms with usage examples"
      ],
      "examples": [
        {
          "bold_text_offsets": [
            [
              6,
              8
            ]
          ],
          "text": "blood //\nHere's a drawing I made! It turned out a lot grimmer than I anticipated haha",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "Follows a content warning."
      ],
      "links": [
        [
          "Internet",
          "Internet"
        ],
        [
          "slang",
          "slang"
        ],
        [
          "content warning",
          "content warning#English"
        ]
      ],
      "raw_glosses": [
        "(Internet slang) Follows a content warning."
      ],
      "raw_tags": [
        "punctuation"
      ],
      "tags": [
        "Internet"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "word": "//"
}

Download raw JSONL data for // meaning in All languages combined (5.9kB)

{
  "called_from": "form_descriptions/1831",
  "msg": "unrecognized sense qualifier: Stenoscript",
  "path": [
    "//"
  ],
  "section": "Translingual",
  "subsection": "punctuation mark",
  "title": "//",
  "trace": ""
}

{
  "called_from": "form_descriptions/1831",
  "msg": "unrecognized sense qualifier: Stenoscript",
  "path": [
    "//"
  ],
  "section": "Translingual",
  "subsection": "punctuation mark",
  "title": "//",
  "trace": ""
}

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