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toggle — [täg′əl] n. [prob. naut. var. of dial. tuggle, freq. of TUG] 1. a rod, pin, or bolt for insertion between the strands or through a loop of a rope, through a link of a chain, etc. to make an attachment, prevent slipping, or tighten by twisting:… … English World dictionary
toggle — 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 … Universalium
toggle — tog•gle [[t]ˈtɒg əl[/t]] n. v. gled, gling 1) bui 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 2) bui a toggle joint, or a device having one 3) clo an… … From formal English to slang
toggle — /ˈtɒgəl / (say toguhl) noun 1. a transverse pin, bolt, or rod placed through an eye of a rope, link of a chain, or the like, for various purposes. 2. a toggle joint, or a device equipped with one. 3. a small wooden bar around which a loop is… …
toggle — I. noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: circa 1775 1. a piece or device for holding or securing: as a. a pin inserted in a nautical knot to make it more secure or easier to slip b. a crosspiece attached to the end of or to a loop in something (as … New Collegiate Dictionary
toggle — noun 1》 a short plastic or wooden rod attached to one side of a garment, pushed through a loop on the other side to act as a fastener. ↘a pin or other crosspiece put through the eye of a rope or a link of a chain to keep it in place.… … English new terms dictionary
toggle — n. & v. n. 1 a device for fastening (esp. a garment), consisting of a crosspiece which can pass through a hole or loop in one position but not in another. 2 a pin or other crosspiece put through the eye of a rope, a link of a chain, etc., to keep … Useful english dictionary
toggle — 1. verb /ˈtɒɡ.əl,ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ a) to alternate between two positions using a single switch or lever. Clicking a button will alternately toggle its light on OR off. b) to switch between alternate states. toggle to lo … Wiktionary
Linkage (mechanical) — This article is about assemblies of links designed to manage forces and movement. For other uses, see Linkage. Variable stroke engine (Autocar Handbook, Ninth edition) A mechanical linkage is an assembly of bodies connected together to manage… … Wikipedia
Bicycle brake — Animation of a single pivot side pull calliper brake for the rear wheel of a steel framed road bike. A bicycle brake is used to slow down or stop a bicycle. There have been various types of brake used throughout history, and several are still in… … Wikipedia
