extension cable

noun

A cable that can be used to extend a signal or power cable or move the connexion point for a signal or power source.

Meanings

nounextension cable (plural extension cables)

plural extension cables

  1. A cable that can be used to extend a signal or power cable or move the connexion point for a signal or power source.

    Synonyms: extension cord, trip cord

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA cable that can be used to extend a signal or power cable or move the connexion point for a signal or power source.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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