switch
definition: the act of changing one thing or position for another
example: The candidate's switch on abortion cost them the election.
speech part: noun
definition: a basketball maneuver in which defending players change the target they're guarding in mid-play
example: The coach called for a switch in order to shake up the opposing team.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
pick
definition: a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
example: They have terrible memories of being beaten with a switch.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
example: I installed a switch to control the lights in the room.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
electric switch
electrical switch
definition: railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections
example: The train was guided onto a side track by a switch.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair
example: The ballroom dancer always wore a long blonde switch as part of their performance costume.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: an event in which one thing is substituted for another
example:
speech part: noun
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transposition
definition: to reverse direction, attitude, or course of action
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
interchange
definition: to change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
example: I switched places with the next person in line.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
exchange
definition: to lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
example: We switched to a different brand of beer.
speech part: verb
definition: to flog with or as if with a flexible rod
example: The handler switched the cattle.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
example: Please switch off the light before you leave.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
throw
definition: to exchange or give something in exchange for
example:
speech part: verb