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- [wahyuh r-ing]
- /ˈwaɪər ɪŋ/
- /ˈwaɪə.rɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wahyuh r-ing]
- /ˈwaɪər ɪŋ/
Definitions of wiring word
- noun wiring a slender, stringlike piece or filament of relatively rigid or flexible metal, usually circular in section, manufactured in a great variety of diameters and metals depending on its application. 1
- noun wiring such pieces as a material. 1
- noun wiring a length of such material, consisting either of a single filament or of several filaments woven or twisted together and usually insulated with a dielectric material, used as a conductor of electricity. 1
- noun wiring a cross wire or a cross hair. 1
- noun wiring a barbed-wire fence. 1
- noun wiring a long wire or cable used in cable, telegraph, or telephone systems. 1
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Origin of wiring
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; wire + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Wiring
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wiring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
wiring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wiring
noun wiring
- electrification — The act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity.
- electrifying — Present participle of electrify.
- cables — Plural form of cable.
- wirework — fabrics or articles made of wire.
- circuitry — Circuitry is a system of electric circuits.
Top questions with wiring
- how to wiring an outlet?
- how to hide tv wiring?
- how to wiring light switch?
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