Meanings (ES + gloss)
alambre • arambre • hilo
Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving…
Holonyms: cable; wire rope; wiring harness; wire wool
cable
A metal conductor that carries electricity.
That wire powers the lamp.
Time is running out, so I renounce a spin on a Class 387 for a fast run to Paddington on another Class 800 - a shame as the weather was perfect for pictures. Even so, it's enjoyabl…
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American wire gaugeBirmingham wire gaugeBrussels wire groundC wireDannert wireFedwireFrench wireIsraeli WireK-wireKirschner wireX-by-wirearchwirebarb wirebarb-wirebarbed wirebehind the wirebob wirebobbed wirebody wirebridge wireby wirecheese wirechicken wirecommon wireconcertina wireconducting wirecontact wirecrosswiredown to the wiredrive-by-wireenameled wirefence wirefencing wirefirewirefly-by-wirefly-wireflywirefuse wiregate-to-wireget one's wires crossed
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Meanings (ES + gloss)
cablear
To equip with wires for use with electricity.
Do you know how to wire a plug?
Replying on March 20 to a Commons Written Question from Alberto Costa (Conservative, South Leicestershire) about plans to wire to Leicester, Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris said:…
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