power cable

n : cable used to distribute electricity [syn: {power line}]

power cycle

(Or "cycle power", "cycle") To turn a machine's power off and

on, with the intention of clearing some kind of {hung} or

{gronk}ed state. Synonym {120 reset}; see also {Big Red

Switch}. Compare {Vulcan nerve pinch}, {bounce} and {boot},

and see the {AI Koan} about Tom Knight and the novice.

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