wiring

[wahyuhr-ing]

noun

1. an act of a person who wires.

2. Electricity.,  the aggregate of wires in a lighting system, switchboard, radio, etc.

wiring

/ ˈwaɪərɪŋ /

noun

1. the network of wires used in an electrical system, device, or circuit

2. the quality or condition of such a network

adjective

1. used in wiring

Word History and Origins

Origin of wiring¹

First recorded in 1800–10; wire + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Faulty wiring, say, or an unattended pot left on the stove.

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The drywall crew shows up but can’t do anything until the electrician runs the wiring.

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One recent blaze was sparked by vandals trying to steal wiring.

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The complaints said some Boeing and Airbus passenger planes have seats that do not have windows because of the positioning of air conditioning ducts, wiring or other components.

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According to the plan, the Ministry of Mines and Energy must lay about two kilometres of wiring.

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