Switchgear
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Switchgear is a noun meaning (electrical engineering) A device used to control, meter, protect, and regulate electronics as part of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
Meaning
(electrical engineering) A device used to control, meter, protect, and regulate electronics as part of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
Example Sentences
The track-sectioning cabins house not only switchgear for the traction current, but also transformers to provide power supplies to the signalling equipment.
Word Forms
- switchgears
- switch gear
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include switch, apparatus, equipment, login, connection, connexion.
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