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live wire

The correct spelling is live wire.

How to pronounce live wire

/ˈlaɪv ˈwaɪə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈlaɪv ˈwaɪə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Liv-e w-ire

The correct spelling is live wire. An electrical wire through which there is a flow of electrical current.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An electrical wire through which there is a flow of electrical current.
  2. 2.An especially energetic, alert, or vivacious person.

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