Suicide cable

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007297",
  "term": "Suicide cable",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An extension cord or adapter built with male connectors on both ends, creating an extremely hazardous electrical situation. Plugging one end into a live receptacle exposes the metal prongs on the other end, presenting a severe risk of electric shock or electrocution. These are sometimes improperly fabricated to backfeed power from a generator into a home's wiring system, a practice that violates electrical codes and endangers utility workers.",
  "synonyms": [
    "suicide cord",
    "widowmaker",
    "male-to-male cable",
    "male-to-male cord"
  ],
  "subject": "Shop talk and trade slang",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Selbstdeaktivierungskabel",
    "es": "cable suicida",
    "fr": "rallonge suicide"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/suicide-cable/"
}