three-way

three-way
three-way [thrē′wā′]
adj.
1. involving three directions, persons, etc. [a three-way conversation]
2. Elec. designating or of:
a) a light bulb with two filaments that can be switched on singly or together to produce three different levels of brightness
b) a switch with three terminals, used to control a circuit from two different locations

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three-way (thrēʹwā') adj.
1. Having, permitting, or indicating passage in three directions:

a three-way valve.

2. Having three participants or ingredients:

a three-way tie; three-way chili.

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