Found 2 items, similar to Short circuit.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: short circuit short circuit n : accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference [syn: short]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Short circuit Short circuit \Short“ cir”cuit\ (Elec.) A circuit formed or closed by a conductor of relatively low resistance because shorter or of relatively great conductivity. [1913 Webster]