noun
coax
A cable with a central conductor surrounded by insulation and an outer conductor.
A length of coax connects the antenna to the receiver.
Etymology
Coax shortens coaxial, which combines “together” with axis. The cable’s inner and outer conductors share a common axis, giving the construction its name.
More examples
- The installer runs coax through the wall.
- We replace the damaged coax to restore the signal.
- This coax has a copper core and an outer shield.
Forms
coax · coaxes
coaxial adjective — Having a common central axis.
Similar words
- coaxial cable
- Coaxial cable is the full technical term for coax.
- cable
- Cable is broader and includes designs without concentric conductors.