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")

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