A
power cord,
line cord, or
mains cable is a
cable that temporarily connects an
appliance to the
mains electricity supply via a
wall socket or
extension cord. The terms are generally used for cables using a
power plug to connect to a single-phase
alternating current power source at the local line voltage—(generally 100 to 240 volts, depending on the location). The terms
power cable,
mains lead,
flex or
kettle lead are also used. A
lamp cord (also known as a
zip cord) is a light-weight, ungrounded, single-insulated two-wire cord used for small loads such as a table or floor lamp.