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端子 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • connector noun A device, such as a plug or socket, used to join wires, cables, or hoses so they can be easily connected and disconnected.
  • contact noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
  • pin noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.

Senses

端子 is used for these senses in English:

  • connector A device (or, more precisely, a mating pair of devices, often a plug and a socket) for connecting together two wires, cables, or hoses, allowing electricity or fluid to flow but also allowing easy disconnection and reconnection when necessary.
  • contact (electricity) A device designed for repetitive connections.
  • pin (electricity) Any of the individual connecting elements of a multipole electrical connector.

connector — full definition

  1. noun A device, such as a plug or socket, used to join wires, cables, or hoses so they can be easily connected and disconnected.
  2. noun A road that links two larger highways or roads.
  3. noun A person who links others together, especially professionally.

contact — full definition

  1. noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
  2. noun A person you know and can reach for help, information, or business.
  3. verb To get in touch with someone.

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