patch cord
noun
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.
patchcord
-
a variation of
patch cord.
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In live performance, the complex studio wall synthesizer with its winking lights and patchcord jungle can be replaced by a portable console.
From Time Magazine Archive
