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Definition: wall tap
A wall tap expands a single AC outlet to three or more receptacles. Also called a "wall tap adapter" or "power adapter," the latter a term that conflicts with a true power adapter, which converts AC current to DC. See power adapter.
Three-Outlet Wall Taps
Wall taps come in a variety of shapes but typically have at least three outlets, which adds two more outlets to the wall or extension cord.