knife switch

English edit

a basic DPST knife switch

Noun edit

knife switch (plural knife switches)

A switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit, consisting of a hinge which allows a metal lever, or knife, to be lifted from or inserted into a slot or jaw to break or make electrical contact.

Synonyms edit

jackknife switch

References edit

knife switch on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams edit

switchknife

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