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—toggler, n./tog"euhl/, n., v., toggled, toggling.n.1. a pin, bolt, or rod placed transversely through a chain, an eye or loop in a rope, etc., as to bind it temporarily to another chain or rope similarly treated.2. a toggle joint, or a device having one.3. an ornamental, rod-shaped button for inserting into a large buttonhole, loop, or frog, used esp. on sports clothes.4. Theat.a. Also called toggle rail. a wooden batten across the width of a flat, for strengthening the frame.b. Also called toggle iron. a metal device for fastening a toggle rail to a frame.v.t.5. to furnish with a toggle.6. to bind or fasten with a toggle.7. Informal. to turn, twist, or manipulate a toggle switch; dial or turn the switch of (an appliance): He toggled the TV between the baseball game and the news.[1760-70; perh. var. of TACKLE]
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