Rotary switch

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A switch that is operated by turning a knob.

    "A close-up of the very compact desk unit for control of the East Finchley programme machine from Leicester Square; the rotary switches at the top are used to set up the train number of any service to be added or cancelled."

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"A close-up of the very compact desk unit for control of the East Finchley programme machine from Leicester Square; the rotary switches at the top are used to set up the train number of any service to be added or cancelled."