twisted pair

English

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.
   • 2004, E. Bryan Carne, A Professional's Guide to Data Communication in a TCP/IP World:

     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.

Translations

electrical connection

• Finnish: parikaapeli
• French: paire torsadée f
• Spanish: par trenzado m