jackbox

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

Noun

  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?
    • Each electrode's wire will be plugged in a jackbox (Fig. 2.9). Many devices often surround the ICU beds; therefore, a small jackbox that can be placed near the patient's head is recommended. - 2015, Andrea O. Rossetti,...

Origin

From jack + box.

Forms

jackboxes