local battery en · NOUN
Meanings
- In telegraphy, the source of power that actuates the telegraphic station recording instruments, as distinguished from the source of power that furnishes current to the line.
- In telephony, a source of local power for a telephone instrument, as opposed to being powered from the central office.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| local batteries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fi paikallisparisto (A source of local power for a telephone instrument) · de Sprechstellenschaltung (A source of local power for a telephone instrument)