wiring

/ˈwaɪərɪŋ/
/ˈwaɪərɪŋ/
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Other forms: wirings

Definitions of wiring
  1. noun
    a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
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    types:
    light circuit, lighting circuit
    wiring that provides power to electric lights
    type of:
    circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit
    an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
  2. noun
    the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device
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    type of:
    manual labor, manual labour
    labor done with the hands
Pronunciation
US
/ˈwaɪərɪŋ/
UK
/ˈwaɪərɪŋ/
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