ignition switch

English Thesaurus

1. switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	electric switch, electrical switch, switch,
definition	:	control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit (noun.artifact)

part holonym	:	ignition lock, lock,
definition	:	a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	ignition, ignition system,
definition	:	the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine (noun.artifact)