Electric Wire

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrɪk waɪər/

Definitions of electric wire

noun a type of wire that conducts electricity

Example Sentences

A1 The electric wire is used to connect the light bulb to the power source.

A2 Be careful not to touch the electric wire when it is exposed.

B1 The electric wire needs to be properly insulated to prevent any accidents.

B2 The electric wire was damaged in the storm, so we need to replace it.

C1 The electric wire was intricately woven through the walls of the new building.

C2 The electric wire installation required precise measurements and expert handling.

Examples of electric wire in a Sentence

formal The electric wire was carefully installed by the electrician to ensure safety.

informal Be careful not to touch that electric wire, it's live!

slang I accidentally zapped myself on the dang electric wire.

figurative The tension between them was like a live electric wire, ready to spark at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of electric wire

• plural: electric wires
• comparative: more electric wire
• superlative: most electric wire
• present tense: electric wire
• future tense: will be electric wire
• perfect tense: has been electric wire
• continuous tense: is being electric wire
• singular: electric wire
• positive degree: electric wire
• infinitive: to electric wire
• gerund: electric wiring
• participle: electric wired

Origin and Evolution of electric wire

First Known Use: 1832 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'electric wire' originated from the combination of the words 'electric' and 'wire' to refer to a wire used for conducting electricity.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'electric wire' specifically referred to wires used for electrical purposes. Over time, the term has become more generalized to encompass any wire used for conducting electricity.