outlet cover

Electrical safety plate

An outlet cover is a plastic or metal plate that fits over an electrical outlet in a wall, concealing the wiring box behind it.

The term also applies to safety plugs inserted into unused outlets to prevent children from poking objects into them: We put outlet covers throughout the house when the baby started crawling.

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