| gender mender (Or "gender bender", "gender blender", "sex changer", and even "homosexual adaptor") A cable connector shell with either two male or two female connectors on it, used to correct the mismatches that result when some didn't understand the specification and the distinction between and . Used especially for EIA-232C parts in either the original or the 's connector. There appears to be some confusion as to whether a "male homosexual adaptor" has pins on both sides (is doubly male) or sockets on both sides (connects two males). [] (1995-04-16) |
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