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switchboard.

The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.

11 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbɔɹd/General-American
  1. The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.

  2. A large piece of power-distribution equipment that directs electricity to multiple loads.

Where this word comes from

From switch + board.

verb/ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbɔɹd/General-American
  1. To transmit or relay through, as if through, a switchboard.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From switch + board.

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