(computing, telecommunications) An escape character together with subsequent characters, not output as written, but specifying a particular behaviour.

plural of escape velocity

plural of escape pod

An emergency exit in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, or similar structure.

plural of escape tone

(music) a non-harmonic tone that is a second from a note in the previous chord and more than a second from a note in the next chord

(computing) A key on a computer keyboard that can be used to cancel an operation.

A fuel-free safe spot, consisting of burning grass as a method of defense against a forest fire. / (idiomatic) An unconventional or counterintuitive solution to a difficult problem.

plural of escape key

(horology) The wheel of an escapement.