toggle UK /ˈtɒɡ.əl/US /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/noun 7verb 3forms 3 noun7 •A wooden or metal pin, short rod, crosspiece or similar, fixed transversely in the eye of a rope or chain to be secured to any other loop, ring, or bight, e.g. a sea painter to a lifeboat. •A toggle switch. •A rod-shaped button bound with slack to the fabric. •A fastener that has flaps that align vertically to penetrate a surface and then spread out to secure the fastener in position, e.g. a molly bolt.Hooks come with screws for use in plaster or wood and toggles for use in wallboard. — 1991 •A loop of webbing or a dowel affixed to the end of the steering/brake lines of a parachute providing the pilot with a means of control. •An appliance for transmitting force at right angles to its direction. •A horizontal piece of wood that is placed on a door, flat, or other wooden structure, but is not on one of the edges of the structure. verb3 •To alternate between two positions using a single switch or lever.Clicking a button will alternately toggle its light on OR off. •To switch between alternate states.You can quickly toggle the case of selected text by pressing Alt+C. •To fix like a toggle iron; to fix fast. formstoggled · toggling · toggles
