View synonyms for carriage return

carriage return

noun

(on a typewriter) the key or mechanism that causes the next character typed to appear at the left margin and on a new line.
Computers. the symbol, command, or key return that causes the printer to be positioned or the cursor to be displayed at the left margin.

Then send them and their mammies home, and let the carriage return for you and the ladies; unless they wish to go now.

She frequently looked out, hoping to see the carriage return, 83 but was disappointed.

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