kettle lead

noun — 2 senses

kettle lead

noun

The standard IEC 60320 C15/C16 coupler lead, used to power electric kettles etc.

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Broadly The similar-looking C13/C14 coupler lead, commonly used to power computer equipment.

Synonyms: kettle cable

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