wire nuts

A form of wire nut — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of wire nut
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