frayed wire
Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words
referring to an electrical wire whose insulation is worn away
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Examples (10)
- Always unplug the device if you notice a frayed wire near the plug.
- The inspector flagged a frayed wire in the attic as a fire hazard.
- I taped the frayed wire temporarily, but it still needs replacing.
- There’s a frayed wire rubbing against the metal frame, causing shorts.
- She called an electrician because a frayed wire was sparking intermittently.
- The manual warns: do not use the tool with a frayed wire.
- We found a frayed wire behind the outlet during renovation.
- If left unchecked, a frayed wire can expose conductors and shock you.
- The appliance failed the safety test due to a frayed wire.
- He replaced the lamp’s cord after spotting a frayed wire under the desk.