three-position
Switch with triad
Three-position describes a switch, selector, or control that offers exactly three discrete settings.
Common in electrical and mechanical contexts: a three-position toggle switch might offer on, off, and momentary settings.
In firearms, a three-position safety typically allows safe, semi-automatic, and fully automatic modes.
Two-position switch
- selectorMechanism for choosing
- rockerChair on curved rails
- momentaryLasting very briefly
- maintainedKept in condition
electrical · circuit · panel · control · dashboard · wiring · terminal · contact
toggle
Two-position switch
maintained · electrical · circuit · panel · control · dashboard · wiring · terminal · contact · actuator
safety
Freedom from harm
- selectorMechanism for choosing
- semi-automaticFires once, reloads itself
- burstBreak apart suddenly
full-auto · rifle · M16 · trigger · military · tactical · weapon · mechanism · lever · mode
football
Field sport with goals
- linemanUtility pole worker
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
versatility · guard · tackle · center · roster · snap · blocking · starter · utility · coach
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