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| about-face |
an abrupt, complete change in opinion, beliefs, actions, or the like; switch; reversal. [1/3 definitions] |
| bait-and-switch |
of or relating to a bait-and-switch. [1/2 definitions] |
| circuit breaker |
a switch or other device that automatically interrupts the electric current when a circuit is overloaded or extremely stressed in another way. |
| come over |
to switch from one side or team to another side or team. [1/6 definitions] |
| cutaway |
a switch from one scene to another in a film, used to create suspense, show a simultaneous event, or the like; cutaway shot. [1/4 definitions] |
| dim |
to switch (automotive vehicle headlights) from high intensity or position to ordinary intensity. [1/9 definitions] |
| escutcheon |
a decorative or protective plate around a door handle, keyhole, light switch, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| go off on a tangent |
to switch suddenly from a main topic or course of action to another that is irrelevant. |
| hickory |
the wood of a hickory tree, or a rod made of this wood for use as a walking stick or switch. [1/2 definitions] |
| ignition |
in an automobile or the like, the switch that activates the ignition system. [1/3 definitions] |
| knob |
a rounded protrusion, such as a doorknob, drawer pull, or mechanical switch. [1/3 definitions] |
| pilot lamp |
a small light that indicates the location of an electric switch or circuit breaker. [1/2 definitions] |
| rod |
a stick, switch, or the like used for punishment, or punishment itself, generally (often prec. by "the"). [1/7 definitions] |
| shift |
to switch or move from one place to another or toward a new direction; change the position of. [1/12 definitions] |
| shunt |
to switch (a vehicle such as a train or railroad car) from one track to another. [4/10 definitions] |
| sidetrack |
of a train or train car, to switch to a siding. [1/3 definitions] |
| start |
to cause (a machine, motor, or engine) to begin operating; switch on. [1/15 definitions] |
| switch |
to turn on or off (an electrical appliance) by operating a switch (usu. fol. by "off" or "on"). [2/10 definitions] |
| switchable |
combined form of switch. |
| three-way |
designed to operate in three ways, esp. as a light bulb or electrical switch that operates on three different wattages. |
| toggle switch |
a switch in which a projecting lever is moved through a small arc by means of a toggle joint to open or close an electric circuit. |
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