three-way switch en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after its three electrical connections, as opposed to the two connections of a normal light switch.
Meanings
- (US) A type of light switch that can be arranged in pairs to control lights from two locations, as at either end of a stairway or long hallway; a double-throw switch. (UK): two-way switch.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| three-way switches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
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