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twisted pairs

twisted pairs is the plural of twisted pair.

Meaning of twisted pair

Noun

twisted pair (countable and uncountable, plural twisted pairs)

  1. A form of electrical connection in which two insulated conductors are twisted together for the purpose of improving immunity to interference.
    • Twisted pairs are major components of the public telephone network. They are the dominant bearers in the local loop. In addition, twisted pairs are used extensively for on-premises wiring for enterprise installations.2004, E. Bryan Carne, A Professional's Guide to Data Communication in a TCP/IP World

Questions about twisted pairs

What is twisted pairs the plural of?
Twisted pairs is the plural of twisted pair.

Words near twisted pairs in the dictionary

  1. twisted cylinders
  2. twisted fries
  3. twisted in the wind
  4. Twisted Nematic
  5. twisted pair
  6. twisted pairs
  7. twisted perspective
  8. twisted someone's arm
  9. twisted someone's words
  10. twisted the knife
  11. twisted the knife in the wound

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