wires
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/waɪəz/
English
Definitions
noun
- Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
- A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
- A metal conductor that carries electricity.
- A fence made of usually barbed wire.
verb
- To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.“We need to wire that hole in the fence.”
- To string on a wire.“wire beads”
- To equip with wires for use with electricity.“Do you know how to wire a plug?”
- To add something into an electrical system by means of wiring; to incorporate or include something.“I'll just wire your camera to the computer screen.”
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Synonyms
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