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WIRING

(noun, verb)
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There are 12 meanings of the word Wiring.

Wiring - as a noun

A circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
circuit11electric circuitelectrical circuit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device

Wiring - as a verb

To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.

Example: "We need to wire that hole in the fence."

To string on a wire.

Example: "Wire beads"

To equip with wires for use with electricity.

Example: "Do you know how to wire a plug?"

To add something into an electrical system by means of wiring; to incorporate or include something.

Example: "I'll just wire your camera to the computer screen."

(usually passive) to fix or predetermine (someone's personality or behaviour) in a particular way.

Example: "There's no use trying to get sarah to be less excitable. that's just the way she's wired."

To send a message or monetary funds to another person through a telecommunications system, formerly predominantly by telegraph.

Example: "The detective wired ahead, hoping that the fugitive would be caught at the railway station."

To make someone tense or psyched up. see also adjective wired.

Example: "Coffee late at night wires me good and proper."

To install eavesdropping equipment.

Example: "We wired the suspect's house."

To snare by means of a wire or wires.

To place (a ball) so that the wire of a wicket prevents a successful shot.

Example Sentences

"The wiring in the house needs to be replaced."
"He studied the electrical wiring of the building."
"The technician examined the faulty wiring in the machine."
"She carefully organized the wiring in the control panel."
"The car's wiring system was damaged in the accident."
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Word Game Points

Is WIRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wiring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WIRING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WIRING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wiring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WIRING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is WIRING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wiring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WIRING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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