three-way switch

Questions

What does three-way switch mean?

A type of light switch that can be arranged in pairs to control lights from two locations, as at either end of a stairway or long hallway; a double-throw switch. (UK): two-way switch.

Where does three-way switch come from?

Named after its three electrical connections, as opposed to the two connections of a normal light switch.

How to pronounce three-way switch

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