wiring
word
Definition
The system of wires used to carry electricity in a building, machine, or device. It can also mean the process or method of installing these wires.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in technical, construction, or repair contexts. Often paired with 'electrical' (e.g., 'electrical wiring'), 'faulty wiring', or verbs like 'replace', 'fix', 'check'. Not used for IT networking cables ('cabling' or 'network wiring' is more precise there).
Example Sentences
The wiring in this old house needs to be replaced.
basic
He fixed the broken wiring in the lamp.
basic
New buildings must have safe wiring.
basic
The living room light keeps flickering—maybe there’s a problem with the wiring.
natural
Before drilling into the wall, check for hidden wiring.
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He studied the wiring diagram before starting the repairs.
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