Knife Switch Definition

noun

An electrical switch in which the hinged contact blade is pressed down between the contact clips.

Webster's New World

A switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit, consisting of a hinge which allows a metal lever, or knife, to be lifted from or inserted into a slot or jaw.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Knife Switch

Singular:

knife switch

Plural:

knife switches

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