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Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A wooden or metal pin, short rod, crosspiece or similar, fixed transversely in the eye of…

   A wooden or metal pin, short rod, crosspiece or similar, fixed transversely in the eye of a rope or chain to be secured to any other loop, ring, or bight, e.g. a sea painter to a lifeboat.

2. 2

   A rod-shaped button bound with slack to the fabric.

3. 3

   A toggle switch.

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   1. 4

      An appliance for transmitting force at right angles to its direction.

   2. 5

      A horizontal piece of wood that is placed on a door, flat, or other wooden structure, but…

      A horizontal piece of wood that is placed on a door, flat, or other wooden structure, but is not on one of the edges of the structure.

   3. 6

      A fastener that has flaps that align vertically to penetrate a surface and then spread…

      A fastener that has flaps that align vertically to penetrate a surface and then spread out to secure the fastener in position, e.g. a molly bolt.

      • Hooks come with screws for use in plaster or wood and toggles for use in wallboard.
   4. 7

      A loop of webbing or a dowel affixed to the end of the steering/brake lines of a…

      A loop of webbing or a dowel affixed to the end of the steering/brake lines of a parachute providing the pilot with a means of control.

   5. 8

      To alternate between two positions using a single switch or lever.

      • Clicking a button will alternately toggle its light on OR off.
   6. 9

      To switch between alternate states.

      • toggle to lower/upper case
      • You can quickly toggle the case of selected text by pressing Alt+C.
      • He’s that rare creature who’s equally powerful in the classics and popular fare, who’s dedicated to toggling between stage and screen. He is both prolific and enigmatic, disappearing into a dazzling range of characters.
   7. 10

      To fix like a toggle iron

      To fix like a toggle iron; to fix fast.

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