wires
word · lemma: wire
Definition
Thin metal strands or cables used to carry electricity, connect devices, or hold things together. The word can refer to electrical wires or to simple metal wire used for making or fixing things.
Usage & Nuances
'Wires' is the plural of 'wire'. In everyday English, it often means electrical cables, especially in homes, electronics, and chargers. For thin jewelry or craft material, it can mean metal strands. Common combinations: 'electrical wires', 'loose wires', 'crossed wires', 'wire fence'.
Example Sentences
The wires under the desk are a mess.
basic
Be careful not to touch the wires.
basic
He used wires to fix the fence.
basic
There are too many wires behind the TV, and I can't tell which one is which.
natural
I think the wires got crossed, because that's not what I meant.
natural
Can you tape these wires to the wall so nobody trips over them?
natural