spring jack

noun

A device for inserting a loop in a main electric line-circuit, a plug being forced between two spring contacts.

Meanings

nounspring jack (plural spring jacks)

plural spring jacks

  1. A device for inserting a loop in a main electric line-circuit, a plug being forced between two spring contacts.
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