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Word: Toggle
Speech Type: Noun
mid 18th century (originally in nautical use): of unknown origin
ˈtɒɡl
a short rod of wood or plastic sewn to one side of a coat or other garment, pushed through a hole or loop on the other side and twisted so as to act as a fastener.
Short Definition:short rod of wood or plastic sewn to one side of coat or other garment, pushed through hole or loop on other side and twisted so as to act as fastener
a key or command that is operated the same way but with opposite effect on successive occasions.
Short Definition:key or command that is operated same way but with opposite effect on successive occasions
Word: Toggle
Speech Type: Verb
ˈtɒɡl
switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle
Short Definition:switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using toggle
Examples:- the play/pause button toggles between those functions
- there are a number of attributes which can be toggled on or off
provide or fasten with a toggle or toggles
Short Definition:provide or fasten with toggle or toggles
Examples:- our horses were hobbled or toggled before they were turned out to graze
- a toggled coat
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