wireman

6.8

A person who installs and repairs electric cables and equipment in buildings

noun
/ˈwaɪərmən/

: electricista

Kinda agree with Wireman.

Examples

M. Wireman, Dec 24, 2010

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As a 30-year journeyman wireman, I understand and agree with the message of your letter.

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The wireman skillfully installed all the electrical outlets in the new house.
After the storm, we needed a wireman to repair the damaged power lines.
As a licensed wireman, he was responsible for ensuring the safety of the electrical systems.

Synonyms

electrician

vswireman

57 3.2

A person who installs, fixes, and maintains electrical wires and devices

is narrower, focusing only on installing and repairing wiring

wirer

vswireman

7.7

A person who installs or fixes electric cables and equipment in buildings

is used especially for men rather than as a neutral form

wirewoman

vswireman

8.9

A woman who installs and fixes electric wires in buildings

is used especially for men rather than for women

Surface Forms

wireman singular

wiremen plural

Morphology

wireman = wire + man (transparent) = wire + man

Clear compound of 'wire' + 'man' meaning a person who works with wires; the agentive '-man' is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

The word wireman is made of wire and man, so it literally means a 'man who works with wires'. Think of someone handling the thin metal threads that carry electricity, which is why it now means a person who installs and repairs electric wiring.