coiled cable

Springy telephone wire

A coiled cable is a cord wound in a spiral pattern that can stretch when pulled and retract when released, like a telephone handset cord or a vintage keyboard cable.

The coiling prevents tangling and keeps slack manageable while allowing reach when needed: The coiled cable stretched from the wall phone to the kitchen table.

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coiled cableribbon cable

Parallel conductors bonded flat

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G