electric wire
nounUK /ɪˈlɛk.trɪk ˈwaɪ.ər/
US /ɪˈlɛk.trɪk ˈwaɪ.ɚ/
A long thin piece of metal that carries electricity from one place to another.
The lamp is connected to the wall by an electric wire.
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2. A wire used to transmit electrical signals in a device or system.
The electric wire inside the radio carries the sound signal.
3. A flexible insulated conductor used to connect appliances to a power source.
He replaced the frayed electric wire on the toaster.
4. A wire forming part of an electrical power distribution network.
Workers repaired the fallen electric wire after the storm.