harness

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Definition

A network of bundled wires and cables strategically organized to prevent your electronics from becoming a fire hazard. Or, metaphorically, the system you use to control chaotic forces and make them work productively.

Example Usage

The technician carefully routed the harness through the equipment cabinet to avoid interference.

Source: Electronics and Electrical Engineering Standards

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