Special Features:

Initial procurement by navy

Properties:

A definite length of one-conductor electrical wire, wire braid, or other conductive material, except cable or cord, one or both ends of which are processed or terminated. The lead may be of any size or shape, insulated or uninsulated. See also lead, test and bus conductor. Excludes lead, storage battery; lead, ignition, engine, and items having attached switches, lampholders, suppressors, resistors, and the like.