patchcable
nounUK /ˈpætʃˌkeɪbəl/
US /ˈpætʃˌkeɪbəl/
A short wire that connects two pieces of equipment together.
He plugged a patchcable into the guitar and the amplifier.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short cable used to route signals between sockets on a patch panel.
The technician used a patchcable to link the two ports on the panel.
3. A cable used to connect a computer to a network switch.
She swapped the patchcable for a longer one to reach the switch.
4. A short cord that links effects pedals on a musician's board.
He bought a pack of patchcables to chain his pedals together.