wiring
n.
connection or system of wires carrying electricity
wire
v.
fasten with wire; attach a wire; send a telegram; install an electronic listening device, install a wire-tapping device; send or transfer money electronically from one bank to another
Electrical wiring
Electrical wiring in general refers to insulated
conductors used to carry
electricity, and associated devices. This article describes general aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring. This article is intended to describe common features of electrical wiring that should apply worldwide.
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Wiring
wiring
Noun
1. a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
(hypernym) circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit
(hyponym) light circuit, lighting circuit
(derivation) wire
2. the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device
(hypernym) manual labor, manual labour
(derivation) electrify, wire
wire
Noun
1. ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
(hypernym) ligament
(hyponym) baling wire
2. a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
(synonym) conducting wire
(hypernym) conductor
(hyponym) filament
3. the finishing line on a racetrack
(hypernym) finishing line, finish line
4. a message transmitted by telegraph
(synonym) telegram
(hypernym) message
(hyponym) cable, cablegram, overseas telegram
(derivation) cable, telegraph
Verb
1. provide with electrical circuits; "wire the addition to the house"
(hypernym) equip, fit, fit out, outfit
(hyponym) rewire
(derivation) conducting wire
2. send cables, wires, or telegrams
(synonym) cable, telegraph
(hypernym) telecommunicate
(derivation) telegram
(classification) telegraphy
3. fasten with wire; "The columns were wired to the beams for support"
(antonym) unwire
(hypernym) fasten, fix, secure
4. string on a wire; "wire beads"
(hypernym) string, thread, draw
5. equip for use with electricity; "electrify an appliance"
(synonym) electrify
(hypernym) adapt, accommodate
(derivation) conducting wire
Wiring
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Wire
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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