Jackbox

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A device for routing electrical signals by means of a number of jacks.

    "U.S. Navy SOUND-POWERED TELEPHONE TALKERS' MANUAL What precaution should you take in unplugging a cable from a jackbox?"

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"U.S. Navy SOUND-POWERED TELEPHONE TALKERS' MANUAL What precaution should you take in unplugging a cable from a jackbox?"

Etymology

From jack + box.

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