CEFR B1

booster cable

noun

Meaning

A pair of insulated cables with clamps at each end, used to connect a dead car battery to a working one to start the engine.

Examples

He had to buy a new set of booster cables because his old ones were frayed.
Make sure the red booster cable connects to the positive terminal first.

Synonyms: jumper cable, jump lead, battery cable

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booster cable (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbuːstər ˈkeɪbəl

Definition

A pair of insulated cables with clamps at each end, used to connect a dead car battery to a working one to start the engine.

Examples

He had to buy a new set of booster cables because his old ones were frayed.
Make sure the red booster cable connects to the positive terminal first.
The mechanic showed me how to properly attach the booster cables to avoid sparks.

How to Use booster cable

booster cable (collocation): The equipment itself. — "Always keep a pair of booster cables in your trunk."

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