Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun wiring
2 senses of wiring
Sense 1
wiring -- (a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity)
=> circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit -- (an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow)
Sense 2
wiring -- (the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device)
=> manual labor, manual labour -- (labor done with the hands)
Antonyms of verb wire
1 of 5 senses of wire
Sense 3
wire -- (fasten with wire; "The columns were wired to the beams for support")
Antonym of unwire (Sense 1)
=> unwire -- (undo the wiring of)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb wire
5 senses of wire
Sense 1
wire -- (provide with electrical circuits; "wire the addition to the house")
=> equip, fit, fit out, outfit -- (provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities")
Sense 2
cable, telegraph, wire -- (send cables, wires, or telegrams)
=> telecommunicate -- (communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail)
Sense 3
wire -- (fasten with wire; "The columns were wired to the beams for support")
=> fasten, fix, secure -- (cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man")
Sense 4
wire -- (string on a wire; "wire beads")
=> string, thread, draw -- (thread on or as if on a string; "string pearls on a string"; "the child drew glass beads on a string"; "thread dried cranberries")
Sense 5
electrify, wire -- (equip for use with electricity; "electrify an appliance")
=> adapt, accommodate -- (make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose; "Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country")