(from the article `electric switch`) device for opening and closing electrical circuits under normal load conditions, usually operated manually. There are many designs of switches; a ...
a switch having a lever (toggle), the movement of which results either directly or indirectly in the connection or disconnection of the switch terminations in a specified manner. Any indirect action through an actuating mechanism shall be such that the speed of connection and/or disconnection is independent of the speed of lever movement
[n] - a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
toggle 1 on-off switch noun a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions