switching
/ˈswɪt͡ʃɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: switchings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of something that switches. — Corporal punishment by use of a switch (twig or twigs).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act or process of something that switches. — Back-and-forth movement of an animal's tail, etc.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “switching” mean?
The act or process of something that switches. — Corporal punishment by use of a switch (twig or twigs).
Is “switching” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.