patchcord

/ˈpætʃˌkɔrd/
noun
  1. 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.