intermediate switch

English

An intermediate switch, pictured in its cross-over position, between a pair of two-way switches.

Named after being connected between a pair of two-way switches.

Noun

intermediate switch (plural intermediate switches)

  1. (British, electricity) A light switch with two pairs of two terminals, which can be switched between straight-through or swapped wiring. Typically used as part of a circuit to control a light or other device from three or more locations. (US): four-way switch.

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