Jumper cable

Jumper cable

Jumper cable may refer to:
*The cables between the locomotive, railroad cars and the cab car or driving van trailer on push-pull trains for multiple-unit train control and the transmission of lower voltage electricity.
* The electrical cables between the road tractor and a semi-trailer or a full trailer or the electrical cables between an automobile and any trailer.
*A pair of electrical cables to jump start a vehicle.


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