patchcord
/ˈpætʃˌkɔrd/
noun
- A short cable used to connect electronic devices, such as computers, audio equipment, or network components, to each other or to a central system.
- The technician used a patchcord to link the router to the switch.
- I need a longer patchcord to connect my guitar to the amplifier.
- She organized the patchcords behind the desk to avoid tangles.