wire
Meaning
A wire is a thin, flexible strand or rod of metal that is used to conduct electricity or to connect objects.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "wire" with "wireless," which refers to technology that does not use physical connections.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
at
her
small
table
and
tried
to
repair
an
old
lamp
that
had
stopped
working
.
She
checked
the
bulb
and
then
examined
the
thin
metal
wire
that
should
connect
the
socket
to
the
switch
.
After
cleaning
the
connections
and
tightening
a
loose
screw
,
she
tested
it
carefully
and
the
light
came
on
.
She
felt
proud
because
this
small
repair
saved
money
and
taught
her
to
be
more
confident
with
simple
electrical
tasks
.
Common Phrases
electrical wire
copper wire
wire transfer
Synonyms
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