backshell en · NOUN
Etymology
From back + shell.
Meanings
- Part of an electrical conductor or other electrical device, such as a cable clamp or adapter, that is threaded onto the rear connector accessory threads of plug or receptacle connectors to make up the total connector assembly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| backshells | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| back shell | alternative | lexicographic |