wire
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/ˈwaɪər/
🇬🇧
/ˈwaɪə(r)/
noun
B2
thin metal thread
The box was tied with a strong wire.
B2
wire that carries electricity or signals
The storm damaged the power wire.
R
hidden listening device
The detective wore a hidden wire to record the conversation.
R
wire fence
The dog was kept inside the wire fence.
R
telegram message
They received a wire with urgent news.
verb
R
connect with wires for electricity
We need to wire the new lamp to the power source.
R
connect to equipment with wires
The doctor wired the patient to the heart monitor.
R
install hidden listening device
They wired the room to secretly record the meeting.
R
send telegram
He wired the good news to his family.
R
send money electronically
The bank will wire the funds to your account.
R
join with wire
The mechanic wired the broken parts together.
translation
thin metal thread; wire that carries electricity or signals; hidden listening device; wire fence; telegram message
connect with wires for electricity; connect to equipment with wires; install hidden listening device; send telegram; send money electronically; join with wire
Word Forms
Plural
wires
Progressive
wiring
Past
wired
Perfect
wired
3rd Present
wires