wireelbow
nounUK /ˈwaɪəˌɛlbəʊ/
US /ˈwaɪərˌɛlboʊ/
A wireelbow is a bendy metal tube that lets wires turn corners safely.
The electrician used a wireelbow to guide the cable around the sharp corner.
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2. A sharp bend in a wire that can cause it to break.
A wireelbow formed where the cord was folded too tightly.
3. A joint in a pipe system that changes the direction of the pipe.
The plumber fitted a wireelbow to route the pipe around the beam.
4. A tool used to bend wires into shape.
He grabbed the wireelbow to shape the fencing wire.
5. A person's arm joint that feels stiff and thin, like wire.
After the long climb, his wireelbow ached with every movement.