Word syntax
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A word occurring inside a quotation is executed when the quotation is called. Sometimes a word needs to be pushed on the data stack instead. The canonical use case for this is passing the word to the execute combinator, or alternatively, reflectively accessing word properties (Word properties).
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The implementation of the \ word is discussed in detail in Reading ahead. Words are documented in Words.