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• patch cord — patch′ cord n. elm elo a short electrical cord with a plug at each end used to connect equipment or signal paths • Etymology: 1925–30 …   From formal English to slang

• patch|cord — «PACH KRD», noun. an electrical cord with plugs or clips at both ends, used to connect different parts of a sound system, or two different systems. Patchcords are used to connect the terminals of a patchboard …   Useful english dictionary

• patch cord — noun or patching cord : a wire with plugs at both ends that is used in communications patches * * * Teleph., Electronics. a short cord with a plug at each end, or a plug at one end and a pair of clips at the other, used for temporarily connecting …   Useful english dictionary

• patch cord — Teleph., Electronics. a short cord with a plug at each end, or a plug at one end and a pair of clips at the other, used for temporarily connecting two pieces of equipment or signal paths. Also, patchcord. [1925 30] * * * …   Universalium

• patch cord — (also patch lead) noun an insulated lead with a plug at each end, for use with a patchboard …   English new terms dictionary

• patch cord — /ˈpætʃ kɔd/ (say pach kawd) noun an electrical wire with plugs at each end for making connections on a patch board …  

• patch cord — noun Date: 1926 a wire with a plug at each end that is used to connect electrical devices …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• patch — patch1 [pach] n. [ME pacche, prob. var. of peche, a piece < OFr pieche, var. of pece, piece,PIECE] 1. a piece of material applied to cover or mend a hole or tear or to strengthen a weak spot 2. a dressing applied to a wound or sore 3. a pad or …   English World dictionary

• Patch cable — A patch cable or patch cord (sometimes patchcable or patchcord) is an electrical or optical cable, used to connect ( patch in ) one electronic or optical device to another for routing. Devices of different types (ie: a switch connected to a… …   Wikipedia

• patch — n. & v. n. 1 a piece of material or metal etc. used to mend a hole or as reinforcement. 2 a pad worn to protect an injured eye. 3 a dressing etc. put over a wound. 4 a large or irregular distinguishable area on a surface. 5 colloq. a period of… …   Useful english dictionary