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switch

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1. switch - Noun

2. switch - Adjective

3. switch - Verb

Meaning

A small, flexible twig or rod.

A movable part of a rail; or of opposite rails, for transferring cars from one track to another.

A separate mass or trees of hair, or of some substance (at jute) made to resemble hair, worn on the head by women.

A mechanical device for shifting an electric current to another circuit.

To strike with a switch or small flexible rod; to whip.

To swing or whisk; as, to switch a cane.

To trim, as, a hedge.

To turn from one railway track to another; to transfer by a switch; -- generally with off, from, etc.; as, to switch off a train; to switch a car from one track to another.

To shift to another circuit.

To walk with a jerk.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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When did the future switch from being a promise to a threat? Chuck Palahniuk

I cannot switch my voice. My voice is not like an elevator going up and down. Maria Callas

Men want a woman whom they can turn on and off like a light switch. Ian Fleming

There is no off switch on a tiger. German Proverb

Without a green switch the ox and the donkey won't obey. Afghan Proverb

In an instant illumination can be achieved, it is as easy as turning on a light, the problem is finding the switch in the dark. Moroccan Proverb

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