Wire: meaning, definitions and examples

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wire

 

[ waษชษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

electrical

A metal thread for conducting electricity.

Examples of usage

  • The wire was used to connect the light fixture to the electrical outlet.
  • She wrapped the exposed wire with electrical tape.
  • The wire had been chewed through by the rodent.
  • The wire had frayed at the end, exposing the copper inside.
  • The wire was carefully coiled to prevent tangling.
Context #2 | Verb

communication

To send a message or information using a telecommunications system.

Examples of usage

  • He wired the money to his brother.
  • She wired the news to headquarters.
  • They wired the report to the main office.
  • I'll wire you the details as soon as I can.
  • The company wired the instructions to all employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "wire" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Draht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kawat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใ‚คใƒคใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alambre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drรดt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ต็บฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alambre

Etymology

The word 'wire' originated from Old English 'wir', meaning metal drawn out into a thread. It has been used in English since the 8th century to refer to metal thread or filament. Over time, the word expanded to include electrical conducting wire and communication wire. The use of wire has become essential in modern technology and daily life, enabling the transmission of electricity and information over long distances.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,114, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.