wiring

[wahyuhr-ing]

noun

1. an act of a person who wires.

2. Electricity.,  the aggregate of wires in a lighting system, switchboard, radio, etc.

wiring

/ ˈwaɪərɪŋ /

noun

1. the network of wires used in an electrical system, device, or circuit

2. the quality or condition of such a network

adjective

1. used in wiring

Word History and Origins

Origin of wiring¹

First recorded in 1800–10; wire + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

One recent blaze was sparked by vandals trying to steal wiring.

From Los Angeles Times

The complaints said some Boeing and Airbus passenger planes have seats that do not have windows because of the positioning of air conditioning ducts, wiring or other components.

From BBC

According to the plan, the Ministry of Mines and Energy must lay about two kilometres of wiring.

From BBC

They ripped out toilets, window frames and light switches and sold the copper wiring.

From Los Angeles Times

The Almond Board of California reported that one almond grower had to replace their entire drip irrigation system for $20,000 and that the rats had caused fires by chewing through the irrigation wiring.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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