female connector

female connector

[¦fē‚māl kə′nek·tər] (electricity) A connector having one or more contacts set into recessed openings; jacks, sockets, and wall outlets are examples.

female connector

In general, any type of electrical connector having contacts which are set into recessed openings.

female connector

A plug or socket that contains receptacles. The pins of the male counterpart plug into the receptacles.