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Computing Dictionary[Unix] To spawn an interactive subshell from within a program (e.g. a mailer or editor). "Bang foo runs foo in a subshell, while bang alone shells out."
| Pronunciation: | shel awt | ||
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| Definition: | [v] administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone" | ||
| Synonyms: | administer, allot, deal, deal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out | ||
| See Also: | apply, assign, give, portion, reallot | ||
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| Definition: | [Unix] To spawn an interactive subshell from within a program (e.g. a mailer or editor). "Bang foo runs foo in a subshell, while bang alone shells out." | ||
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