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(1):

(n.) A device for shifting an electric current to another circuit, or for making and breaking a circuit.

(2):

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

(3):

(v. i.) To walk with a jerk.

(4):

(n.) A small, flexible twig or rod.

(5):

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

(6):

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

(7):

(v. t.) To trim, as, a hedge.

(8):

(v. t.) To shift to another circuit.

(9):

(v. t.) 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.

(10):

(v. t.) To strike with a switch or small flexible rod; to whip.

(11):

(v. t.) To swing or whisk; as, to switch a cane.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Switch'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/switch.html. 1828.
 
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