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hookup

hoo·kup

UK/ˈhʊkʌp/ US/ˈhʊˌkʌp/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

a device providing a connection between a power source and a user

  • “some campsites have electrical hookups for trailers”
2.

a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose

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Origin

A deverbal from hook up.

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