Definition

A person who uses wire for various purposes, such as making traps or constructing fences.

Example

The wirer skillfully set up the fence to keep the animals out of the garden.

Conversation

I heard you became a wirer for the fence project.

Yeah, it’s been a lot of work, but I enjoy it.

That sounds interesting! What does being a wirer involve exactly?

Mostly setting up the wire traps and making sure everything is secure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

"wir" (from Old English *wir*, meaning wire or filament) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "wirer" refers to a person who works with or creates wires.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with 'wire' ('wir') — the '-er' just means a person. A wirer is someone who handles or creates wires.

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