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switch

/swɪtʃ/
noun
  1. 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.

Synonymsdowel, switch
noun
  1. A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.

  2. A change or exchange.

  3. A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.

Synonymsflag, option, specifier, points, crop
verb
  1. To exchange.

    "I want to switch this red dress for a green one."

  2. To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.

    "Switch the light on."

  3. To whip or hit with a switch.

Synonymsinterchange, swap
adjective
  1. Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position.

  2. Pertaining to skiing backwards.

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