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Synonyms and antonyms of Equipment for connecting pieces of electrical equipment in British Thesaurus
Equipment for connecting pieces of electrical equipment
adapter (noun)
British an object that allows you to connect several pieces of electrical equipment to one electricity supply
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)
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)
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 American word is alligator clip.
hook-up (noun)
a connection between two electrical systems or pieces of equipment such as computers
jack (noun)
a type of electrical plug that fits into a socket with one hole
jack (noun)
a socket that a jack fits into
junction box (noun)
British a box in which electrical wires are connected
lead (noun)
British an electrical wire that connects a piece of equipment such as a television or a telephone to a power supply. The American word is cord.
link (noun)
a connection made between two pieces of electronic equipment so that they can exchange information
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 flex and you push it into a special hole in the wall called a socket.
power point (noun)
British a place on a wall where you can connect equipment to the electricity supply
socket (noun)
British a place on a surface or machine with holes for connecting a piece of electrical equipment. The American word is outlet.