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wall wart

A power adapter that contains the plug for the wall outlet. The "wart" is a derogatory reference to the device because it covers up the adjacent socket that would otherwise be usable for other equipment. See power adapter and vampire device.

The Wart Is a Hog

Wall warts intrude into the surrounding sockets on a power strip, unless the strip is designed to accommodate them.

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