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A type of light switch which can be arranged in pairs to control lights from two locations, as at either end of a stairway or long hallway.
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three-way switch — noun an electric switch that has three terminals; used to control a circuit from two different locations • Syn: ↑three point switch • Hypernyms: ↑switch, ↑electric switch, ↑electrical switch * * * noun : an electric switch having three terminals… … Useful english dictionary
three-point switch — noun an electric switch that has three terminals; used to control a circuit from two different locations • Syn: ↑three way switch • Hypernyms: ↑switch, ↑electric switch, ↑electrical switch * * * noun : th … Useful english dictionary
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three-way — [thrē′wā′] adj. 1. involving three directions, persons, etc. [a three way conversation] 2. Elec. designating or of: a) a light bulb with two filaments that can be switched on singly or together to produce three different levels of brightness b) a … English World dictionary
four-way switch — noun : an electric switch used in house wiring so that a light may be turned on or off at three or more places … Useful english dictionary
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way — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English weg; akin to Old High German weg way, Old English wegan to move, Latin vehere to carry, via way Date: before 12th century 1. a. a thoroughfare for travel or transportation from place to place b … New Collegiate Dictionary
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Light switch — A light switch is a switch, most commonly used to operate electric lights, permanently connected equipment, or electrical outlets.In modern homes most lights are operated using switches set in walls, usually 6 10 inches (15 25 cm) away from a… … Wikipedia
