"extension cable" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: extension cables [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} extension cable (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 [slang] Related terms: power board, powerboard, power strip
    Sense id: en-extension_cable-en-noun-WZA3O-ea Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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