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common wires

common wires is the plural of common wire.

Meaning of common wire

Noun

common wire (plural common wires)

  1. An electrical wire in a residential building etc. that connects to the neutral point of the power supply and can be used to return to the origin of the circuit and thus used for grounding.
    Synonyms:
    C wire

Questions about common wires

What is common wires the plural of?
Common wires is the plural of common wire.

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