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rewire

Pronunciation: /riːˈwʌɪə/
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Definition of rewire

verb

[with object]
  • provide (an appliance, building, or vehicle) with new electric wiring: he rewired lamps for a living

noun

[in singular]
  • an instance of rewiring something: my truck is sadly in need of a rewire

Derivatives

rewirable

adjective

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Definition of rewire in the US English dictionary
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