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noun
A switch actuated by moving a small lever; usually an on/off switch with two positions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A control resembling such a switch, allowing a setting to be enabled or disabled.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, graphical-user-interface, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: toggle, on-off switch, on/off switch
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Broader terms: switch, electric switch, electrical switch
Narrower terms: DIP switch, dual inline package switch
History
From the similarity of the control lever in early designs to a toggle.
Across languages
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