outlet — noun 1) a power outlet Syn: socket, receptacle, power bar, power source 2) the outlet of the drain Syn: vent, way out, egress; outfall, opening, channel, conduit, duct … Thesaurus of popular words
Power strip — Power bar redirects here. For the manufacturer of energy food products, see PowerBar. French/Belgian power strip A power strip (also known as an extension block, power board and by many other variations) is a block of electrical sockets that… … Wikipedia
outlet — or outlet store [out′let΄] n. 1. a passage or vent for letting something out 2. a means of expression [an outlet for the emotions] 3. a stream, river, etc. that flows out from a lake 4. a) a market for goods b) … English World dictionary
Power line communication — or power line carrier (PLC), also known as power line digital subscriber line (PDSL), mains communication, power line telecom (PLT), power line networking (PLN), or broadband over power lines (BPL) are systems for carrying data on a conductor… … Wikipedia
power point — power points N COUNT A power point is a place in a wall where you can connect electrical equipment to the electricity supply. [BRIT] (in AM, usually use outlet, wall socket) … English dictionary
power point — power ,point noun count BRITISH an electrical OUTLET … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
power point — noun a wall socket • Syn: ↑point • Regions: ↑United Kingdom, ↑UK, ↑U.K., ↑Britain, ↑United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, ↑Great Britain … Useful english dictionary
Power supply — For the Budgie album, see Power Supply (album). A vacuum tube rackmount adjustable power supply, capable of +/ 1500 volts DC, 0 to 100mA output, with amperage limiting capability. A power supply is a device that supplies electrical energy … Wikipedia
Power cord — For a musical interval played on an electric guitar, see Power chord. A power cord, line cord, or mains cable is a cable that temporarily connects an appliance to the mains electricity supply via a wall socket or extension cord. The terms are… … Wikipedia
outlet — [[t]a͟ʊtlet[/t]] outlets 1) N COUNT: usu supp N An outlet is a shop or organization which sells the goods made by a particular manufacturer. ...the largest retail outlet in the city. 2) N COUNT: also N n An outlet or an outlet store is a place… … English dictionary
outlet — noun 1 place that sells goods of a particular company/type ADJECTIVE ▪ specialist (BrE) ▪ high street (BrE), local ▪ major ▪ commercial, distribution … Collocations dictionary
