TOGGLE


Meaning of TOGGLE in English

— toggler , n.

/tog"euhl/ , n. , v. , toggled, toggling .

n.

1. a pin, bolt, or rod placed transversely through a chain, an eye or loop in a rope, etc., as to bind it temporarily to another chain or rope similarly treated.

2. a toggle joint, or a device having one.

3. an ornamental, rod-shaped button for inserting into a large buttonhole, loop, or frog, used esp. on sports clothes.

4. Theat.

a. Also called toggle rail . a wooden batten across the width of a flat, for strengthening the frame.

b. Also called toggle iron . a metal device for fastening a toggle rail to a frame.

v.t.

5. to furnish with a toggle.

6. to bind or fasten with a toggle.

7. Informal. to turn, twist, or manipulate a toggle switch; dial or turn the switch of (an appliance): He toggled the TV between the baseball game and the news.

[ 1760-70; perh. var. of TACKLE ]

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