Meaning | A switch that is used to select among alternatives. |
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Synonym | selector |
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Parts | wiper, wiper arm, contact arm | contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet |
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Narrower | dial, telephone dial | A disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called |
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Broader | switch, electric switch, electrical switch | Control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit |
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Spanish | selector |
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Catalan | selector |
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