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Meaning of twisted pair | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A form of electrical connection in which two insulated conductors are twisted together for the purpose of improving immunity to interference.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Español par trenzado

Suomi parikaapeli

Français paire torsadée

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

twisted perspective twisted-stalk twistedness Twister Twisters twistflower