patchboard
2 synonyms for patchboard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (dated) A panel with sockets and cords used to connect circuits by hand, found in old telephone exchanges and early computers.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from patch and board.
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