Specifically, a device that permits two, three, or more plugs to be used at a single electrical power point.
One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
Specifically, a device that allows one format of plug to be used with a different format of socket.
Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power.
A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.
One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
A system of specialized relays, computer hardware, or other equipment which allows the interconnection of a calling party's telephone line with any called party's line.
A variant of crazy eights where one card, such as an ace, reverses the direction of play.
A separate mass or tress of hair, or of some substance (such as jute) made to resemble hair, formerly worn on the head by women.
A command line notation allowing specification of optional behavior.
Synonym of rute.
A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.
A mechanism within DNA that activates or deactivates a gene.
A change or exchange.
One who is willing to take either a submissive or a dominant role in a sexual relationship.
A networking device connecting multiple wires, allowing them to communicate simultaneously, when possible. Compare to the less efficient hub device that solely duplicates network packets to each wire.
A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.
A programming construct that takes different actions depending on the value of an expression.
To trim.
To change places, tasks, etc.
To take on the opposite role (leader vs. follower) in a partner dance.
To exchange.
To swing or whisk.
To get angry suddenly; to quickly or unreasonably become enraged.
To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.
To be swung or whisked.
To turn from one railway track to another; to transfer by a switch; generally with off, from, etc.
To whip or hit with a switch.
To shift to another circuit.
Pertaining to skiing backwards.
Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position.