wire nut en · NOUN
Meanings
- A hollow cone-shaped device with a conductive interior and an insulating exterior (usually plastic) applied over two (or more) wires (5mm or less) twisted together to make an electrical connection.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wire nuts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
rat-tail splice · pig-tail splice · twist splice
Synonyms
cone connector (device to make electrical connection) · Marrette (device to make electrical connection) · wire connector (device to make electrical connection) · thimble connector (device to make electrical connection) · marrette (device to make electrical connection)