cableelbow
nounUK /ˈkeɪbəlˌɛlbəʊ/
US /ˈkeɪbəlˌɛlboʊ/
A cableelbow is a bent piece that helps a wire turn a corner safely.
The electrician used a cableelbow so the wire could bend around the wall without breaking.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A curved joint in a pipe or tube that carries electrical cables.
The cableelbow kept the cables dry as they entered the building.
3. A protective sleeve that guides a cable around a sharp edge.
He slipped a cableelbow over the edge so the cord would not fray.
4. A bend in a cable itself, often made on purpose for neat routing.
A gentle cableelbow in the cord kept it from pulling tight.