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switcher
switch S0948400 (swĭch)n.1. a. An exchange or a swap, especially one done secretly.b. A transference or shift, as of opinion or attention.2. a. A device used to break or open an electric circuit or to divert current from one conductor to another.b. A device consisting of two sections of railroad track and accompanying apparatus used to transfer rolling stock from one track to another.3. a. A slender flexible rod, stick, or twig, especially one used for whipping.b. The bushy tip of the tail of certain animals: a cow's switch.c. A thick strand of real or synthetic hair used as part of a coiffure.d. A flailing or lashing, as with a slender rod: gave the ox a switch.v. switched, switch·ing, switch·es v.tr.1. a. To exchange: asked her brother to switch seats with her.b. To shift, transfer, or divert: switched the conversation to a lighter subject.2. a. To connect, disconnect, or divert (an electric current) by operating a switch.b. To cause (an electric current or appliance) to begin or cease operation: switched the lights on and off.c. Informal To produce as if by operating a control. Often used with on: switched on the charm.3. To move (rolling stock) from one track to another; shunt.4. a. To whip with a switch, especially in punishing a child.b. To jerk or swish abruptly or sharply: a cat switching its tail.v.intr.1. To make or undergo a shift or an exchange: The office has switched to shorter summer hours.2. To swish sharply from side to side.Phrasal Verb: switch off Informal To stop paying attention; lose interest.
[Probably of Low German or Flemish origin.]
switch′a·ble adj.switch′er n.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | switcher - a person who administers punishment by wielding a switch or whipwhipperoppressor - a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures |
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