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- [tog-uh l]
- /ˈtɒg əl/
- /ˈtɒɡ.l̩/
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- [tog-uh l]
- /ˈtɒg əl/
Definitions of toggle word
- noun toggle a pin, bolt, or rod placed transversely through a chain, an eye or loop in a rope, etc., as to bind it temporarily to another chain or rope similarly treated. 1
- noun toggle a toggle joint, or a device having one. 1
- noun toggle an ornamental, rod-shaped button for inserting into a large buttonhole, loop, or frog, used especially on sports clothes. 1
- noun toggle Theater. Also called toggle rail. a wooden batten across the width of a flat, for strengthening the frame. Also called toggle iron. a metal device for fastening a toggle rail to a frame. 1
- verb with object toggle to furnish with a toggle. 1
- verb with object toggle to bind or fasten with a toggle. 1
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Origin of toggle
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; perhaps variant of tackle
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Toggle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
toggle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
toggle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for toggle
noun toggle
- adjuster — An adjuster is a device which allows you to alter a piece of equipment's position or setting.
- button — Buttons are small hard objects sewn on to shirts, coats, or other pieces of clothing. You fasten the clothing by pushing the buttons through holes called buttonholes.
- fastener — any of various devices for fastening.
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