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wiring

The correct spelling is wiring.

How to pronounce wiring

verb

Say it like: Wir-ing

The correct spelling is wiring. To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing. For example: "We need to wire that hole in the fence."

Usage Examples

We need to wire that hole in the fence.

wire beads

Do you know how to wire a plug?

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.
  2. 2.To string on a wire.
  3. 3.To equip with wires for use with electricity.
  4. 4.To add something into an electrical system by means of wiring; to incorporate or include something.
  5. 5.(usually passive) To fix or predetermine (someone's personality or behaviour) in a particular way.

noun

  1. 1.A mass of electric wires.

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