"N Cook" wrote in message
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revised list
UK term : USA term

banana plugs : ?

same

choc block connectors : ?

European-style terminal strip (distinguished from a regular terminal strip
by its recessed screws)

Harwin connectors : ?

dunno which u had in mind, as they make a bunch of different types..
http://www.mouser.com/harwin/

plug in power supply : wall wart

I never hear it called that in the South; it's always an "ac adapter"