wire in German
wire in German is Draht, Ader, Wanze — wire means a thin, flexible strand of metal, used to carry electricity or for fastening, fencing, and similar purposes.
wire in German
Draht
A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
Ader
A metal conductor that carries electricity.
Draht
A metal conductor that carries electricity.
Wanze
(slang) A hidden listening device on the person of an undercover operative for the purposes of obtaining incriminating spoken evidence.
überweisen
To send a message or monetary funds to another person through a telecommunications system, formerly predominantly by telegraph.
What does "wire" mean?
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noun A thin, flexible strand of metal, used to carry electricity or for fastening, fencing, and similar purposes.
"A loose wire was causing the lamp to flicker."
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verb To connect something using wires, especially for electricity.
"An electrician wired the new kitchen."
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verb To send money electronically from one account to another.
"She wired the deposit to the landlord that afternoon."
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verb Informal: to secretly fit someone or something with a hidden microphone.
"The informant agreed to wire himself before the meeting."
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wire in a sentence
- A loose wire was causing the lamp to flicker.
- The fence was held up with a few strands of wire.
- An electrician wired the new kitchen.
- She wired the deposit to the landlord that afternoon.
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What is "wire" in German?
"wire" in German is Draht, Ader, Wanze. wire means: A thin, flexible strand of metal, used to carry electricity or for fastening, fencing, and similar purposes.
How do you use "wire" in a sentence?
Example: "A loose wire was causing the lamp to flicker." In German, "wire" is Draht, Ader, Wanze.
Are there other ways to say "wire" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "wire": Draht, Ader, Wanze, überweisen.
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