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backshells

backshells is the plural of backshell.

Meaning of backshell

Noun

backshell (plural backshells)

  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.

Questions about backshells

What is backshells the plural of?
Backshells is the plural of backshell.

Words near backshells in the dictionary

  1. backsheeshes
  2. backsheeshing
  3. backsheet
  4. backsheets
  5. backshell
  6. backshells
  7. backshift
  8. backshifted
  9. backshifting
  10. backshifts
  11. backshine

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