wiring

[ wahyuhr-ing ]

noun

1. an act of a person who wires.
2. Electricity. the aggregate of wires in a lighting system, switchboard, radio, etc.

wiring

/ ˈwaɪərɪŋ /

noun

1. the network of wires used in an electrical system, device, or circuit
2. the quality or condition of such a network

adjective

1. used in wiring

Word History and Origins

Origin of wiring¹

First recorded in 1800–10; wire + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He said there was exposed electrical wiring in the living room, which could have caused a serious electric shock if touched, and that there were alterations in other areas of the house too.

From BBC

The ceiling leaked whenever it rained and there had been an electrical fire due to faulty wiring, they stated.

From Los Angeles Times

The images the scientists have produced, which have been published in the journal Nature, show a tangle of wiring that is as beautiful as it is complex.

From BBC

Victoria approved, and I got it for a price that seemed like couch cushion change compared to Los Angeles real estate, plus concessions for wiring and cleaning, thanks to her contacts.

From Salon

Airlines usually have strict restrictions involving rodents on board planes in order to prevent electrical wiring being chewed through.

From BBC

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