testlead

noun
UK /ˈtɛst liːd/
US /ˈtɛst liːd/

A testlead is a wire with clips that helps connect things in a test.

The teacher gave each group a testlead to connect the battery to the bulb.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The person in charge of testing a product or project.

As testlead, she organized all the checks before the launch.

3. A short wire used to link two points in an electrical circuit.

He used a testlead to bridge the gap in the circuit.

4. A leading example used to try out an idea first.

The pilot class served as a testlead for the new program.