power cord

Plugs into outlet

A power cord is a cable that connects an electrical device to a power source, typically ending in a plug that fits a wall outlet.

Most electronics come with a power cord, and losing one means hunting for a compatible replacement: I need to find a power cord for this old laptop.

connection

plug

Something that blocks openings

  • socketHollow receiving cavity
  • outletPoint of release
  • adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility

connector · cable · prong · terminal · port · junction · coupling · hookup · attachment · interface

charging

battery

Portable electricity storage

recharge · device · gadget · portable charger · charging station · USB · wall charger · adapter · juice · plugging

electrical

voltage

Electrical potential difference

conductor · insulation · copper · resistance · circuit · ground wire · gauge · AWG · live wire · neutral

safety

surge protector

Electrical overflow shield

overload · childproof · shockproof · polarization · shielding · fraying · fire hazard · short circuit · GFCI · insulation

types

coaxial

Sharing a central axis

  • HDMIAudio-video interface standard
  • VGALegacy display interface
  • ethernetWired networking standard

USB-C · figure-eight · three-prong · two-prong · detachable · retractable · heavy-duty

Categories
Opposites
power delivery method

power cordbattery

Portable electricity storage

cordless · wireless charging · wireless power · battery pack · rechargeable battery

connection state

power cordunplugged

Disconnected from power

disconnected · wireless · off-grid

Family

power, record, powerful, accord, cord, empower, cords, chord, powered

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