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Topic: Tools

switch

IPA: /swɪtʃ/

KK: /swɪtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change from one thing to another or to exchange places.

Example: She decided to switch to a different brand of coffee.

noun

Definition: A device that can turn on or off an electric current or change the direction of a train on a track.

Example: He pressed the switch to turn on the lights in the room.

transitive verb

Definition: To change or exchange something for another, or to turn something on or off by using a control.

Example: She decided to switch the lights off before leaving the room.

switchblade

IPA: /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/

KK: /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of pocketknife that has a blade which opens automatically when a button or lever is pressed.

Example: He pulled out his switchblade to cut the rope.

switchboard

IPA: //ˈswɪtʃbɔːrd//

KK: /ˈswɪtʃbɔrd/

noun

Definition: A device with panels that contains switches and controls for managing electrical circuits, often used in telephone systems to connect calls.

Example: The operator used the switchboard to connect the incoming calls to the correct lines.

switcher

IPA: /ˈswɪtʃər/

KK: /ˈswɪtʃər/

noun

Definition: A type of train engine that moves other trains around in a yard or station, helping to organize them.

Example: The switcher moved the freight cars to the correct tracks for loading.

switching

IPA: /ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of changing from one thing to another, such as a service or product, or moving something from one place to another.

Example: Switching to a different internet provider can save you money.

verb

Definition: To change from one thing to another or to change the position or direction of something.

Example: I am switching the lights off before leaving the room.

swivel

IPA: /ˈswɪvəl/

KK: /ˈswɪvəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn around a central point or axis, often in a smooth motion.

Example: The chair can swivel to allow you to face different directions easily.

noun

Definition: A device or part that allows something to turn or rotate around a point, often used in machinery or furniture.

Example: The chair has a swivel that lets it turn easily in any direction.

transitive verb

Definition: To turn or rotate something around a fixed point, allowing it to move freely in different directions.

Example: She swiveled the chair to face the window.

swiveled

IPA: /ˈswɪvəld/

KK: /ˈswɪvəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can turn or rotate around a central point.

Example: The chair has a swiveled seat that allows you to turn easily.

verb

Definition: To turn or rotate around a central point.

Example: She swiveled her chair to face the window.

swob

IPA: /swɒb/

KK: /swɑb/

noun

Definition: A tool or object used for cleaning or applying substances, often made of absorbent material attached to a stick.

Example: He used a swob to clean the floor after the spill.

swobber

IPA: //ˈswɒbər//

KK: /ˈswɑbər/

noun

Definition: A tool or person that cleans or wipes surfaces, often with a mop or similar device.

Example: The janitor used a swobber to clean the floors after the event.

syphon

IPA: /ˈsaɪfən/

KK: /ˈsaɪfən/

noun

Definition: A tube used to move liquid from one place to another, often by creating a vacuum or using gravity.

Example: He used a syphon to transfer the water from the tank to the garden.

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