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wiring Definition

wir·ing (wīr′iŋ)

noun

  1. the action of a person or thing that wires
  2. a system of wires, as to provide a house with electricity

adjective

  1. that wires
  2. used in wiring

wiring Synonyms

wiring

n.

  1. The process of installing wires

    electrification, electrifying, installation of wire, preparation for electric service, doing the wiring; see also installation 1.

  2. Installed wires

    wirework, electric line, cable work, cables, electric installations, facilities for electric power, facilities for electric light.

  3. Circuitry

    circuit system, filamentation, wireworks, electrical wire distribution, tubing, circuit pattern, circuiting, threading, process, route, line, path, pattern, trail.

wiring Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • overheat: Optical Optical alarms are more effective at detecting slow-burning fires, like overheated electrical wiring.
  • disconnect: Disconnect wiring and hoses Before attempting to remove the unit, disconnect the battery or batteries, removing the earth terminal first of all.
  • conceal: They have an extensive bag of tricks such as using chimneys to conceal wiring and non-intrusive smoke and intruder alarms.
  • simplify: The compact starters are aimed, in particular, at OEMs, offering them reduced panel space and simplified wiring at a low price.
  • expose: Check for signs of water penetration, and rodent damage to the exposed wiring.

Adjective modifier

  • electrical: Has the electrical wiring been checked within the last five years?
  • faulty: The cause of the fire is believed to have started by faulty wiring in a lamp in the corner of the living room.
  • electric: Do I need approval to install or replace electric wiring?
  • internal: Internal wiring may need to be changed to restore service.
  • overhead: Five passengers were slightly hurt when a train caught fire near Utrecht - probably as a result of wind damage to the overhead wiring.
  • complicated: Infra-red remote controls - no complicated wiring for the lift call stations.

Modifies a noun

  • harness: The same levels will be used to investigate the wiring harness.
  • closet: These wiring closets were installed along side the existing token ring patching frames.
  • diagram: Do you have a wiring diagram for a Daimler 3.6 1986 on a D reg?
  • loom: The brake lines, fuel lines and wiring looms were installed while the vehicle was upside down.
  • connector: Solution Remove the wiring connector and three bolts that hold the ICV in place.
  • accessory: Eaton has also supplied wiring accessories throughout the building.

Noun used with modifier

  • prototype: Prototype wiring or toolmaking skills essential with a minimum of 5 years experience.
  • ignition: HT cable to be renewed 4 ) HE ignition wiring, 3 cables, low tension side.
  • copper: The filters in the splitter also isolate the ADSL transceiver from the customer premise copper wiring.