three-way
three-way
Definition
three·-way (t̸hrē′wā′)
adjective
- involving three directions, persons, etc. a three-way conversation
- Elec. designating or of:
- a light bulb with two filaments that can be switched on singly or together to produce three different levels of brightness
- a switch with three terminals, used to control a circuit from two different locations
three-way
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- converter: Environmental concerns are addressed through the use of three-way catalytic converters with heated lambda probes.
- handshake: This is made possible by requiring a three-way handshake to start a session.
- calling: For example, your package might include features such as three-way calling, call forwarding, unlimited long distance or continuous dialing.
- tie: With two regions yet to declare, we had a three-way tie.
- catalyst: Meeting new emission standards The three-way catalyst has had an enormous impact on improving air quality.
- junction: To the left at the three-way junction is a small chamber from where a 5m climb down a rift lands on boulders.
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