English Explanatory Dictionary

wire nut

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

wire nut wire nuts

Synonyms

marrette wire connector cone connector thimble connector

Related words

rat-tail splice twist splice pig-tail splice
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