rocker switch

noun

An electromechanical device used to control electrical circuits by rocking or pivoting a hinged actuator around a central axis to connect or disconnect contacts.

Meanings

nounrocker switch (plural rocker switches)

plural rocker switches

  1. businessAn electromechanical device used to control electrical circuits by rocking or pivoting a hinged actuator around a central axis to connect or disconnect contacts.
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