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Equipment for connecting pieces of electrical equipment

adapter

noun

an object that allows you to connect two pieces of equipment of different types or sizes

adapter

noun

an object that allows you to use electrical equipment in countries where there is a different type of electricity supply from your own

alligator clip

noun

a metal object with sharp teeth that is shaped like an alligator’s head and is used for connecting an electrical cable to something such as a battery. The usual British word is crocodile clip.

cable

noun

thick wire covered with plastic that is used for carrying electricity or electronic signals

cord

noun

an electrical wire that connects a machine to the main supply of electricity

crocodile clip

noun

an alligator clip

hookup

noun

a connection between two electrical systems or pieces of equipment

jack

noun

a type of electrical plug that fits into a socket with one hole

jack

noun

a socket that a jack fits into

lead

noun

an electrical cord

link

noun

a connection made between two pieces of electronic equipment so that they can exchange information

outlet

noun

a place on a wall where you can connect electrical equipment to the power supply

pin

noun

one of the metal parts of an electrical plug that fits into the wall

plug

noun

an object used for connecting a piece of equipment to an electricity supply. It is fitted to the end of an electrical wire called a cord and you push it into a special hole in the wall called an outlet.

plug

noun

an outlet in a wall where you connect a piece of equipment to the electricity supply

point

noun

an electrical outlet

power point

noun

an electrical outlet

socket

noun

an electrical outlet

wiring

noun

the electric wires in a building, vehicle, or machine

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