Visual meaning of 'dimmer switch' - Social Visual Dictionary

Visual illustration of dimmer switch: A light switch which can adjust the brightness of the switched lamp from dim to bright, as well as turning it on and off. - Image 1

noun

A light switch which can adjust the brightness of the switched lamp from dim to bright, as well as turning it on and off.

Examples:

"I installed a dimmer switch in the dining room so we can adjust the lighting for dinner. "

utility electronics device building electric

Visual illustration of dimmer switch: A switch that changes the headlamps on a motor vehicle from low to high and from high to low beam; a high-beam switch; a brights switch. - Image 1

noun

A switch that changes the headlamps on a motor vehicle from low to high and from high to low beam; a high-beam switch; a brights switch.

Examples:

"I accidentally kicked the dimmer switch while driving, and the bright headlights flashed on. "

vehicle machine technology device electric

Related Words

Visual illustration for the word "brights" - An artist's brush used in oil and acrylic painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.

brights/bɹaɪts/

An artist's brush used in oil and acrylic painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.

installed/ɪnˈstɔːld/

To connect, set up or prepare something for use.

headlamps/ˈhɛdlæmps/

An individual headlight, particularly of a motor vehicle.

Visual illustration for the word "driving" - To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

driving/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

accidentally/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

lighting/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

To start (a fire).

changes/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/

The process of becoming different.

brightness/ˈbɹaɪtnəs/

The quality of being bright.

Visual illustration for the word "headlights" - A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.

headlights/ˈhɛdˌlaɪts/ /ˈhɛdlaɪts/

A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.

turning[ˈtɜː.nɪŋ] [ˈtɝ.nɪŋ]

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

switched/swɪtʃt/

To exchange.

vehicle/ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvi.ə.kəl/

A conveyance; a device for carrying or transporting substances, objects or individuals.