switch
/swɪtʃ/noun
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A bundle of thin sticks, typically made of wood, sometimes bond in such a way that binding can be moved so that it varies the tightness of the binding.
noun
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A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
A change or exchange.
A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.
A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.
verb
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To exchange.
Example: I want to switch this red dress for a green one.
To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.
Example: Switch the light on.
To whip or hit with a switch.
To change places, tasks, etc.
Example: I want to switch to a different seat.
adjective
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Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position.
Pertaining to skiing backwards.