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barrier strip

barrier strip

7.7
A small block with screws that connects electric wires securely
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : regleta de conexión
  • Make sure each wire is securely fastened to the barrier strip to prevent loose connections.

Examples

  • The electrician installed a barrier strip to connect the wires inside the control panel.

  • A barrier strip simplifies changing or adding wires to the circuit.

  • The barrier strip connects multiple wires securely.

  • We installed a new barrier strip in the circuit.

  • The electrician installed a barrier strip to connect multiple wires without using connectors.

  • Make sure each wire is firmly attached to the barrier strip to ensure a stable circuit connection.

  • A barrier strip allows for easy organization and connection of wires in electrical installations.

Synonyms

junction barrier
vsbarrier strip
  • Specialized
7.3

A device that connects two wires or cables directly without plugs

connects two or more wires and stresses a secure connection

Surface Forms

barrier strip singular
barrier strips plural

Morphology

barrier + strip

The phrase is compositionally built from 'barrier' (an obstacle or protective function) + 'strip' (a narrow piece), so a learner can infer it denotes a narrow piece that serves as a barrier. However, the precise technical meaning as an electrical junction/terminal for connecting wires is specialized jargon and not fully predictable from the constituents alone, making it only partially transparent to B1 learners.

Etymology

Barrier strip is named after how it looks: a flat strip with small barriers like tiny walls between each place you attach a wire, so each wire stays separate. So the name shows its job: 'to connect wires securely' without special plugs.