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Meaning of rotary switch | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A switch that is operated by turning a knob.

Examples

“A close-up of the very compact desk unit for control ⟳ of the East Finchley programme machine from Leicester Square; the rotary switches at the top are used to set ⟳ up the train ⟳ number ⟳ of any service to be added or cancelled.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

rotary table rotary wing rotary-wing aircraft rotary-wing intercept rotascope rotatability

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