Wires: meaning, definitions and examples

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wires

[ waɪərz ]

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electricity

Thin metal rods or threads that carry electricity from one place to another.

Synonyms

cables, conductors, cords

Examples of usage

The wires in the wall carry electricity to the outlets.
The broken wire caused a short circuit in the system.

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telecommunications

Cables or cords used for transmitting electrical signals or information.

Synonyms

cables, fibers, lines

Examples of usage

The telephone wires were down after the storm.
The internet wires connect our devices to the network.

Translations

Translations of the word "wires" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fios

🇮🇳 तारें

🇩🇪 Drähte

🇮🇩 kawat

🇺🇦 дроти

🇵🇱 druty

🇯🇵 ワイヤー

🇫🇷 fils

🇪🇸 alambres

🇹🇷 kablolar

🇰🇷 전선

🇸🇦 أسلاك

🇨🇿 dráty

🇸🇰 dráty

🇨🇳 电线

🇸🇮 žice

🇮🇸 vírar

🇰🇿 сымдар

🇬🇪 მავთულები

🇦🇿 tellər

🇲🇽 alambres

Word origin

The word 'wires' originated in the early 14th century, derived from the Old English word 'wir'. Originally used to refer to metal thread, the term evolved to encompass the electric and telecommunication contexts we know today. Wires play a crucial role in modern technology, enabling the transmission of electricity and data over long distances.

See also: wired, wireless, wirelessly, wiring.