The electric cord that the electrician provides and installs on an appliance, such as a garbage disposal, dishwasher, or range hood.

1680s, "tobacco in a twisted roll," from pig (n.) + tail (n.). So called from resemblance. Meaning "braid of hair" is from 1753, when it was a fashion among soldiers and sailors. A [..]

a braid or plait of hair hanging from the back of the head

A short length of optical fiber that is permanently affixed to an active device, e.g., LED or laser diode, and is used to couple the device, using a splice or connector, to a longer fiber. [After FAA] 2. A short length of single-fiber cable, usually tight-buffered, that has an optical connector on one end and a length of exposed fiber at the other [..]

A very short patch cable or wiring adapter. Primarily used in the automotive industries where a longer cable assembly is not needed.

(n) a plait of braided hair

A short, added piece of wire connected by a wire connector. Commonly used to extend or connect wires in a box.

Fibre optic cable that has connectors installed on one end

A short (6-12 inches) piece of conductor connected to otherconductors for the purpose of connecting a device.

A flexible conductor attached to a component or device.

A short piece of electrical wire (minimum of 6in long) used to connect two or more wires to an electrical device (e.g., light switch) - a short piece of wire joined by a wire nut with two or more wires in order to connect multiple wires to a control (such as a light switch or dimmer). The NEC mandates pigtails be a 6-inch wire or longer.

A historical item worn by a sailor. A long pigtail was a mark of long service as new recruits were shorn to remove lice.