two-way switch
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
Named after its two electrical connections.
Noun edit
two-way switch (plural two-way switches)
- (US, rare, electricity) A plain type of light switch that can control lights, or other electrical loads, from a single location; a single-throw switch.
Etymology 2 edit
Named after its use in pairs to control a load from two locations.
Noun edit
two-way switch (plural two-way switches)
- (British, electricity) Commonwealth spelling of (US): three-way switch.