switch, n.
(switches)
freq. cnt. 5
(switches)
freq. cnt. 5
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
electric switch electrical switch switch
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
permutation replacement substitution switch transposition
sample sentences
"the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
the act of changing one thing or position for another
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1
shift switch switching
sample sentences
"his switch on abortion cost him the election"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other
<noun.act>
switch
semantic pointers
hypernym
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
<noun.artifact>
switch
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hyponym
hypernym
railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock
<noun.artifact>
switch
semantic pointers
hypernym
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
<noun.artifact>
switch
semantic pointers
hypernym