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dead man's switches

dead man's switches is the plural of dead man's switch.

Meaning of dead man's switch

Noun

dead man's switch (plural dead man's switches)

  1. A switch that ensures a fail-safe condition by automatically triggering an action (for instance, to stop a machine or vehicle) if a specified input from the operator is not made or is altered.
    • Holonyms: device, machine

Questions about dead man's switches

What is dead man's switches the plural of?
Dead man's switches is the plural of dead man's switch.

Words near dead man's switches in the dictionary

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  6. dead man's switches
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