Communications Slang Dictionary (CA12055E)

SLANG TERM DEFINITION

Climbing device that is strapped to legs consisting of pads, shank and gaffs at base of shank that allow for climbing of wood poles

Hooks

A thimble clevis used on formed-wire deadends

Horse Collar

Horse Collar

Cable grease found inside some outdoor communications cables

Icky-Pick

An extension bolt with reinforcing strap used to add a second messenger to the same pole attachment point Non-insulated “Open Wire" conductor that provided one circuit of telephony

Illinois Bracket

Iron Wire

Illinois Bracket

J-Hook, J-Bar

Guy hook

Johnny Ball

Guy strain insulator

Johnny Bumper

Gas powered drill for poles

Assembly of something - splice closure with trays and hanging bracket Mahogany mallet used to form lead sleeves around a splice

Kit

Johnny Ball

Lead Dresser

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