Toggle Definition

tŏgəl
toggled, toggles, toggling
noun
toggles
A pin, rod, etc. for insertion between the strands or through a loop of a rope, through a link of a chain, etc. to make an attachment, prevent slipping, or facilitate tightening or twisting.
Webster's New World

Toggle bolt.

Webster's New World
A toggle joint or a device having one.
Webster's New World
A key or command for switching between two settings or options, typically on and off.
Webster's New World

(in particular, fashion) A rod-shaped button bound with slack to the fabric.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
toggled, toggles, toggling
To provide or fasten with a toggle or toggles.
Webster's New World
To switch or alternate between two settings, conditions, functions, etc. by means of a toggle.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Toggle

Noun

Singular:
toggle
Plural:
toggles

Origin of Toggle

  • Of uncertain origin. Possible alteration of tug (“to pull") +"Ž -le

    From Wiktionary

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Toggle Sentence Examples

  • Remote controls for toddlers should be large and easy to handle, typically only consisting of one or two toggle switches or buttons that are easy for little fingers to manipulate.

  • Typically, the parent can choose to toggle between two different grade levels on his/her own, but anything over or under that needs to be reset by customer service via email request.

  • This toddler's navy toggle coat is a nice option for boys, or this Ralph Lauren navy blue toggle coat is a beautifully classic jacket (with an admittedly impressive price tag).

  • For example, the "progress towards rank" toggle goes on the right pocket, hanging off the button, and as each rank is achieved (such as Bobcat, Wolf, or Bear) they go into various positions on the left pocket.

  • In order to suspend this from the girdle there was employed a kind of button or toggle the netsuke.

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Words Starting With

TTOTOG

Words Ending With

ELEGLE

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Words Starting With T and Ending With E

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Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With T6 Letter Words Ending With E