(Elec.) A conducting circuit joining two points in a conductor, or the terminals of a galvanometer or dynamo, so as to form a parallel or derived circuit through which a portion of the current may pass, for the purpose of regulating the amount passing in the main circuit.
(A conducting circuit; joining; two points; L:in a conductor) (a portion of the current; may pass; ) (the amount; passing; L:in the main circuit)
A conducting circuit a portion of the current the amount
joining may pass passing
two points L:in a conductor
L:in the main circuit