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armored cable

American  

noun

  1. electric cable covered by a protective metallic wrapping.


Etymology

Origin of armored cable

First recorded in 1895–1900

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An armored cable ran from it to a heavy wall switch having two blades and a sizable wooden handle.

From The Secret Pact by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)

Such as the armored cable within the walls of a wooden house.

From The Vortex Blaster by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)

Conduit or armored cable not properly grounded—— 4.

From Electricity for the 4-H Scientist Idaho Agricultural Extension Service Bulletin 396, June, 1962 by Wilson, Eric B.

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