strikethrough

English

/ˈstɹaɪk.θɹu/

noun
Definitions
  • (typography) An overlaid horizontal line striking out other characters.
  • (typography) A horizontal or oblique line striking out individual characters.

Etymology

Compound from English strike (stop working) + English through.

Origin

English

through

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