Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

limit switch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.35 in modern English

Syllables: lim-it switch
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Originally, a device used to define the limit of travel of an object.

Example Sentences

"Limit switches are provided in the hoisting motion, and in the derricking motion, to limit the amount of travel in both directions."

Inflected Forms

limit switches (plural)

Questions

What does limit switch mean?: Originally, a device used to define the limit of travel of an object.

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