Otherwise known as a male-to-male extension, death, or suicide cord. A widowmaker cord is an extension cable with a male plug adapter on either end. The cord gained this nickname from electricians because if one side of the cord is plugged into a power reciprocal, the other end is left exposed at mains voltage. These cables have been banned for sale in many places, often being used for electrical generators.
by NotCCG December 4, 2022