jumper cable
"Jumper cables" are essential tools for starting vehicles with dead batteries by transferring power from another battery.
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Definition
B2Automotive
(common)A pair of insulated wires with clips at each end used to start a vehicle with a dead battery by connecting it to another vehicle's battery.
Example
- We used jumper cables to start the car after the battery died.
C1Electrical
(technical)Flexible cables with clips at each end used to make a temporary connection between two points in an electrical circuit for testing or repair.
Example
- The technician used jumper cables to test the circuit.
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