xargs

xargs -n, -l, and -I placeholder replacement, including quoting and ampersand escape.

http://offbytwo.com/2011/06/26/things-you-didnt-know-about-xargs.html

Flags

• -n <n> — max arguments
• -l <l> — max lines
• -I <placeholder_char> — replaces <placeholder_char> with the argument, irrespective of quoting

Escape

Ampersand: escape with \.