wire nut

three wire nuts, each connecting three wires in a junction box

Meaning

Noun

  • 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.

Related

Similar words

  • marrette, Marrette ; wire connector, cone connector, thimble connector

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