wire nut

noun

wire nut

noun
1

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.

Synonyms
marrette, Marrette, wire connector, cone connector, thimble connector
Related terms
rat-tail splice, twist splice, pig-tail splice

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