wir|ing

wir|ing
wir|ing «WYR ihng», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. a system of wires for carrying an electric current, as in a switchboard or in a building.
2. the act of a person who wires.
–adj.
1. that wires: »

a wiring crew.

2. of, having to do with, or required for wiring: »

a wiring plan, wiring equipment.


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