junction box

noun

A box through which the main conductors of a system of electric distribution pass, and where connection is made with branch circuits or to extend circuits.

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Meanings

nounjunction box (plural junction boxes)

plural junction boxes

  1. businessA box through which the main conductors of a system of electric distribution pass, and where connection is made with branch circuits or to extend circuits.

Translations

Finnish jakorasia
  • jakorasiabox for electrical connections
German Abzweigdose
  • Abzweigdosebox for electrical connections
Icelandic greinadós
  • greinadósbox for electrical connections
Swedish kopplingslåda, kopplingsdosa
  • kopplingslådabox for electrical connections
  • kopplingsdosabox for electrical connections
  • kopplingsskåpbox for electrical connections
Cite this entry
APA

junction box. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/junction%20box

MLA

“junction box.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/junction%20box. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “junction box,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/junction%20box.

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