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To add an AC outlet, for example, you just drill a circular hole in the wall, tap into the wiring, add the outlet and you're set. If you don't want it, pull it out and plaster over it with more earth to seal the hole.
Randy Bachman

Meaning of "wiring" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WIRING

wiring  [ˈwaɪərɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WIRING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wiring can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WIRING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

wiring

Electrical wiring

Building wiring is the electrical wiring and associated devices such as switches, meters and light fittings used in buildings or other structures. Electrical wiring uses insulated conductors. Wiring safety codes vary by country, and the International Electrotechnical Commission is attempting to standardize wiring amongst member countries. Wires and cables are rated by the circuit voltage, temperature, and environmental conditions in which they can be used. Color codes are used to distinguish line, neutral and ground wires.

Definition of wiring in the English dictionary

The first definition of wiring in the dictionary is the network of wires used in an electrical system, device, or circuit. Other definition of wiring is the quality or condition of such a network. Wiring is also used in wiring.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WIRING


admiring
ədˈmaɪərɪŋ
aspiring
əˈspaɪərɪŋ
biscuit-firing
ˈbɪskɪtˌfaɪərɪŋ
conspiring
kənˈspaɪərɪŋ
engineering
ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ
firing
ˈfaɪərɪŋ
hearing
ˈhɪərɪŋ
inquiring
ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ
inspiring
ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ
perspiring
pəˈspaɪərɪŋ
quick-firing
ˈkwɪkˌfaɪərɪŋ
retiring
rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ
rewiring
ˌriːˈwaɪərɪŋ
tiring
ˈtaɪərɪŋ
unadmiring
ˌʌnədˈmaɪərɪŋ
unaspiring
ˌʌnəˈspaɪərɪŋ
undesiring
ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərɪŋ
unenquiring
ˌʌnɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ
uninquiring
ˌʌnɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ
uninspiring
ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WIRING

wirer
wiretap
wiretapped
wiretapper
wiretapping
wirewalker
wireway
wirework
wireworker
wireworks
wireworm
wirier
wiriest
wirilda
wirily
wiriness
wirra
wirrah
Wirral
wiry

WORDS THAT END LIKE WIRING

airing
awe-inspiring
base pairing
bring
catering
considering
despairing
during
electric wiring
fairing
hiring
manufacturing
monitoring
offering
pairing
photo-sharing
prehiring
shoe repairing
undespairing
untiring

Synonyms and antonyms of wiring in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WIRING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «wiring» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of wiring

Translation of «wiring» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WIRING

Find out the translation of wiring to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wiring from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wiring» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

供电线路
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

instalación eléctrica
570 millions of speakers

English

wiring
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तारों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأسلاك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

электропроводка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

instalação elétrica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তারের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

installation électrique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pendawaian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

elektrische Leitungen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

配線
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

배선망
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kabel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hệ thống dây điện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வயரிங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वायरिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kablo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

impianto elettrico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Okablowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

електропроводка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cabluri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καλωδίωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bedrading
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ledningar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ledningsnett
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wiring

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WIRING»

The term «wiring» is very widely used and occupies the 10.097 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WIRING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wiring

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5 QUOTES WITH «WIRING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word wiring.
1
Randy Bachman
To add an AC outlet, for example, you just drill a circular hole in the wall, tap into the wiring, add the outlet and you're set. If you don't want it, pull it out and plaster over it with more earth to seal the hole.
2
Robert Byrne
Byrne's Law: In any electrical circuit, appliances and wiring will burn out to protect fuses.
3
Gary Locke
I consider myself a D.I.Y. home improvement guy. In a prior life, I completely gutted a house - redid the plumbing, wiring, moved sewage pipes, knocked down walls, everything.
4
Guy Spier
We think we control our environment, but in fact, it's our environment that controls us. We can't change the world. The only thing we can change is ourselves, by trying to get a better understanding of our own messed-up wiring.
5
Benjamin Whorf
My analysis was directed toward purely physical conditions, such as defective wiring, presence of lack of air spaces between metal flues and woodwork, etc., and the results were presented in these terms.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WIRING»

Discover the use of wiring in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wiring and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Complete Guide to Home Wiring: A Comprehensive Manual, ...
An illustrated, step-by-step guide to identifying and working with wires, cables, switches, receptacles, and fixtures.
Thomas G. Lemmer, 2001
2
Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems
With this book in hand, you will be able to assemble, design, and build single and multi-function circuits and harnesses, troubleshoot and repair existing circuits, and install aftermarket systems and electronics.
Tony Candela, 2009
3
Wiring a House
A guide to residential electricity for professionals and laymen, discussing tools and materials, and offering instruction on how to design electrical wiring, install main service panels, install fixtures and appliances, and other tasks.
Rex Cauldwell, 2002
4
Electrical Wiring: Commercial
This edition has been thoroughly updated based on current 2002 NEC(r) requirements.
Ray C. Mullin, Robert L. Smith, 2002
5
Guide to the Wiring Regulations: 17th Edition IEE Wiring ...
Additional supporting material is available at www.wiley.com/go/eca_wiringregulations Guide to the Wiring Regulations 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) Darrell Locke IEng MIEE ACIBSE, Electrical Contractors' Association, ...
Darrell Locke, 2008
6
Easy Model Railroad Wiring
A useful reference for every level modeler. Easy and reliable layout wiring techniques are included with essential techniques needed to wire a two-rail, DC-powered layout of any size or complexity.
Andy Sperandeo, 1999
7
Electrical Wiring Residential
ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 17E, updated to comply with the 2011 National Electrical Code, is a bestselling book that has already helped many students learn the basics of residential wiring in both new and existing homes This text uses a ...
Ray Mullin, Phil Simmons, 2011
8
Wiring Your Digital Home For Dummies
Enjoy your home more and boost its value Get wired for sound, home theater, VoIP, whole house Internet access, and more If you've ever started a sentence with "I wish my home was wired for . . . ", this book is for you!
Dennis C. Brewer, Paul A. Brewer, 2006
9
Black & Decker Advanced Home Wiring: Updated 3rd Edition * ...
With the information in this book you can take your skill in working with electrical systems to a new level.
Editors Of Creative Publishing, 2012
10
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring, 5th Edition: ...
Thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest information on wireless technology and home electronics, a comprehensive handbook furnishes a full range of repair and upgrade wiring projects, along with detailed circuit diagrams, instructions ...
Creative Publishing International, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WIRING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wiring is used in the context of the following news items.
1
GM to recall 155000 vehicles in India to fix wiring trouble
N) will recall 155,000 vehicles in India, its largest such exercise to date in the country, in order to fix wiring problems linked to a remote keyless entry accessory. «Reuters, Jul 15»
2
Investigators suspect St. Johnsbury fire caused by wiring problem
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) - Fire investigators suspect an apartment building fire in St. Johnsbury may have started from an electrical problem. The St. Johnsbury ... «WCAX, May 15»
3
Porsche Recalls 918 Spyder for Wiring Woes
The problem has to do with the electric wiring harness for one of the car's many radiator ... Porsche says the fix will involve rerouting the wiring harness, and the ... «Car and Driver, May 15»
4
SnapPower Adds a USB Plug to Electrical Outlets - No Wiring
The twist here is you don't need to do any wiring work: Just snap on the outlet plate and screw it in, and the USB port gets its power from the current-carrying ... «NBCNews.com, Apr 15»
5
Faulty wiring blamed for fatal Ketchikan fire
Ketchikan radio station KRBD reports the cause of the Monday morning fire in the 2100 block of First Avenue was determined to be an electrical wiring problem. «KTUU.com, Mar 15»
6
US Navy takes action to address wiring, fuel line issues
WASHINGTON The U.S. Navy on Friday announced further actions to fix wiring and fuel line problems on its CH-53E and MH-53E heavy-lift helicopters that ... «Reuters, Feb 15»
7
Dad, 2 children die in Goldendale house fire; faulty wiring blamed
GOLDENDALE, Klickitat County — Police in Goldendale say a 34-year-old man and two young children have been found dead after a house fire. The Klickitat ... «The Seattle Times, Dec 14»
8
Chrysler Recalls 900000 Cars for Engine, Wiring Issues
Dodge Challenger, Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee models are being recalled for issues that can result in stalled engines and short-circuits. Chrysler. «IndustryWeek, Oct 14»
9
Tempe Town Lake light poles stripped of copper wiring
More than 30 light poles along the northern edge of Tempe Town Lake have been stripped of their copper wiring, amounting to $15,000 in damage, Tempe ... «azcentral.com, Oct 14»
10
Wiring Fault - Maruti recalls 70k units of Swift, Dzire & Ritz
It also said that its dealers will contact owners of all the affected vehicles and the dealer workshop technicians will inspect the wiring harness fitment's condition ... «Times of India, Sep 14»

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