noun
hash
The symbol #.
She places a hash before the tag to mark it as searchable.
Etymology
The symbol name is commonly connected with hatch marks. Its crossing strokes make a compact grid, giving the familiar mark a name based on its visible structure.
More examples
- The code begins with a hash.
- Press the hash key when the message ends.
- Two hashes appeared at the start of the line.
Forms
hash · hashes
Similar words
- number sign
- The common American name for the same symbol.
- pound sign
- Pound sign is a common American name for the same symbol, though it can also mean the currency symbol elsewhere.