wiring
A set of electric wiresA set of electric wires.
» Tom was caught hot-wiring a car.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A set of electric wires.
They had to replace most of the wiring after the fire.
a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
(countable, uncountable)The act or process of installing such a set of wires.
The plumbing is done, and the wiring comes next.
The wiring of the American farm put power for countless tasks available at the flip of a switch.
the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device
Examples
8 sentencesTom was caught hot-wiring a car.
The workers are wiring the new house.
ruРабочие прокладывают электропроводку в новом доме.
deDie Arbeiter verdrahten das neue Haus.
This unexpected malfunctioning of the system was caused by improper wiring.
It was determined that faulty wiring was the cause of the fire.
ruБыло установлено, что причиной пожара стало неправильное электрическое соединение.
Copper is both ductile and conductive, making it ideal for electrical wiring.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From wire + -ing.From wire + -ing.
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Forms
plural: wiringsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable