"Y cable" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Y cables [plural]
Etymology: From its shape, resembling the letter Y. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Y cable (plural Y cables)
  1. A forked cable typically used to split or recombine audiovisual signals. Synonyms: wye cable
    Sense id: en-Y_cable-en-noun-hOesgd0o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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