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backshell

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Part of an electrical conductor or other electrical device, such as a cable clamp or adapter, that is threaded onto the rear connector accessory threads of plug or receptacle connectors to make up the total connector assembly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From back + shell.