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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWire
/waɪər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or transmit signals.
"The electrician installed a new wire to improve the circuit's efficiency."
- 1
To connect or install electrical wiring.
"They will wire the new building for internet access next week."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'wire' originates from the Old English 'wir', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*wīraz'. Historically, it referred to a slender, flexible strand of metal, evolving in meaning to encompass various forms of electrical and communication conductors.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wire" is said worldwide
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电线
Transliteration: diànxiàn
"电工安装了新的电线。"
fil
Transliteration: feel
"Le technicien a installé un nouveau fil."
Draht
Transliteration: draht
"Der Elektriker hat einen neuen Draht verlegt."
filo
Transliteration: fee-lo
"L'elettricista ha installato un nuovo filo."
cable
Transliteration: kah-bleh
"El electricista instaló un nuevo cable."
fio
Transliteration: fee-oh
"O eletricista instalou um novo fio."
तार
Transliteration: taar
"इलेक्ट्रिशियन ने नया तार लगाया।"
전선
Transliteration: jeonseon
"전기 기술자가 새로운 전선을 설치했습니다."
ワイヤー
Transliteration: waiyā
"電気技師が新しいワイヤーを設置しました。"
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