Definition of Switches

1. Noun. (plural of switch) ¹

2. Verb. (third-person singular of switch) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Switches

1. switch [v] - See also: switch

Lexicographical Neighbors of Switches

switchbacks
switchblade
switchblade knife
switchblades
switchboard
switchboard operator
switchboarding
switchboards
switched
switchel
switchels
switcher
switcheroo
switcheroos
switchers
switches (current term)
switchgear
switchgirl
switchgirls
switchhook
switchhooks
switchier
switching
switching on
switchings
switchless
switchlike
switchman

Literary usage of Switches

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Principles and Practice of Electrical Engineering by Alexander Gray (1917)
"Oil switches such as that shown in Fig. 412 are used to rupture the current in ... These switches are generally kept at a distance from the operator and are ..."

2. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers by American Institute of Electrical Engineers (1905)
"7—Arc Confined: the fact that the arc is ruptured under the oil within the switch has two advantages; 1st. switches can be placed close together without ..."

3. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"Optical switches Optical switches are still in the earliest stages of development, although a number of promising technologies have been demonstrated. ..."

4. The Science of Railways by Marshall Monroe Kirkman (1915)
"switches S and 15 are used in DC zone; 16 and 17 in AC zone. Switch group No. 5 contains switches I to IX for No. 2 transformer, used only in AC zone. ..."

5. Principles and Practice of Electrical Engineering by Alexander Gray (1917)
"Oil switches such as that shown in Fig. 412 are used to rupture the current in ... These switches are generally kept at a distance from the operator and are ..."

6. Principles and Practice of Electrical Engineering by Alexander Gray (1917)
"Oil switches such as that shown in Fig. 412 are used to rupture the current in ... These switches are generally kept at a distance from the operator and are ..."

7. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers by American Institute of Electrical Engineers (1905)
"7—Arc Confined: the fact that the arc is ruptured under the oil within the switch has two advantages; 1st. switches can be placed close together without ..."

8. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"Optical switches Optical switches are still in the earliest stages of development, although a number of promising technologies have been demonstrated. ..."

9. The Science of Railways by Marshall Monroe Kirkman (1915)
"switches S and 15 are used in DC zone; 16 and 17 in AC zone. Switch group No. 5 contains switches I to IX for No. 2 transformer, used only in AC zone. ..."

10. Principles and Practice of Electrical Engineering by Alexander Gray (1917)
"Oil switches such as that shown in Fig. 412 are used to rupture the current in ... These switches are generally kept at a distance from the operator and are ..."

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