punchdown en · NOUN
Etymology
Deverbal from punch down.
Meanings
- A kind of electrical connection often used in telephony, having solid copper wires that are punched down into short open-ended slots which are a type of insulation-displacement connector. The slots contain blades which cut through the wire's insulation as it is punched down, and hold the wire in position while making electrical contact.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| punchdowns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |