Usage of "mains lead"

A cable that is used to connect an electrical device to a power source. Therefore it usually ends in a power plug.

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Examples for "mains cable"

At the very worst, you are now cursing my name because you just yanked the mains cable from your computer. 
 Wired 

Also, if you need a longer power cable, Sonos now sells them. 
 Wired 

I briefly debate standing up right there and yanking the power cable. 
 The Jennifer Morgue 

Instead, you want to loop the power cable with its natural coil. 
 Wired 

The men above began to feed a power cable through the open manhole. 
 Phantoms 

Put the power cable in the back and simply follow the on-screen instructions. 
 The Guardian 

Then I took a deep breath and started on the power cord. 
 An ordinary decent criminal 

What if broadband internet was as easy as plugging in a power cord? 
 The Irish Times 

Apart from the power cord, there's nary a cable in sight. 
 Wired 

Ripley moved around the table, started to disconnect the power cord. 
 The Complete Alien Omnibus 

It's got a sort of power cord stretching back to whoever summoned it. 
 Storm front 

Usage of mains lead in inglés

This could explain why the manufacturers generally supply a mains lead and a plug. 
 The Irish Times 

Meanings of mains lead in inglés