light switch

noun

Meaning

A switch, usually mounted on a wall in a building, used to turn the light on or off.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

switchplate(English)switchbox(English)switch box(English)wall socket(English)light fixture(English)outlet(English)board(English)lamp(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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