toggling

tog·gle

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tog-uh l]
- /ˈtɒg əl/
- /ˈtɒɡ.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tog-uh l]
- /ˈtɒg əl/

Definitions of toggling word

noun toggling 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 toggling a toggle joint, or a device having one. 1
noun toggling an ornamental, rod-shaped button for inserting into a large buttonhole, loop, or frog, used especially on sports clothes. 1
noun toggling 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 toggling to furnish with a toggle. 1
verb with object toggling to bind or fasten with a toggle. 1

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Origin of toggling

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70; perhaps variant of tackle

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Parts of speech for Toggling

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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toggling 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.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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