IGNITION SWITCH

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ignition switch mean? 

• IGNITION SWITCH (noun)
  The noun IGNITION SWITCH has 1 sense:

1. switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter

  Familiarity information: IGNITION SWITCH used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• IGNITION SWITCH (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("ignition switch" is a kind of...):

electric switch; electrical switch; switch (control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit)

Meronyms (parts of "ignition switch"):

ignition lock; lock (a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key)

Holonyms ("ignition switch" is a part of...):

ignition; ignition system (the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine)