wall wart
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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 and renders it unusable. See power adapter and vampire device.
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| The Wart Is a Hog |
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| Wall warts intrude into the surrounding sockets on a power strip. |
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| The "Wall Wart" Adapter |
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| Many power strips are built with extra space to accommodate the ubiquitous wall wart. |
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