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two-way switch

two-way switch noun: a plain type of light switch that can control lights, or other electrical loads, from a single location; a single-throw switch.

Noun (1)

two-way switch (plural two-way switches)

  1. (US, rare) A plain type of light switch that can control lights, or other electrical loads, from a single location; a single-throw switch.

Noun (2)

two-way switch (plural two-way switches)

  1. (UK) Commonwealth spelling of (US): three-way switch.

Forms of two-way switch

pluraltwo-way switches

Origin of two-way switch

Named after its two electrical connections.

Named after its use in pairs to control a load from two locations.

Questions about two-way switch

What does two-way switch mean?
Two-way switch means a plain type of light switch that can control lights, or other electrical loads, from a single location; a single-throw switch.
What part of speech is two-way switch?
Two-way switch is a noun.
What is the plural of two-way switch?
The plural of two-way switch is two-way switches.

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