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wirewoman

wirewoman

8.9
A woman who installs and fixes electric wires in buildings
  • noun
  • /ˈwaɪərˌwʊmən/
translation icon : electricista
  • The experienced wirewoman quickly diagnosed and fixed the faulty wiring in the building.

Examples

  • The company hired a skilled wirewoman to complete the electrical work on the site.

  • Many wirewomen are skilled at troubleshooting electrical issues.

  • Becoming a wirewoman requires both technical expertise and hands-on training.

  • The wirewoman finished the installation quickly.

  • The company hired a skilled wirewoman to complete the electrical work on the site.

  • Becoming a wirewoman requires both technical expertise and hands-on training.

  • The experienced wirewoman quickly diagnosed and fixed the faulty wiring in the building.

Synonyms

electrician
vswirewoman
57 3.2

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

focuses on wiring work for a female worker rather than equipment
wireman
vswirewoman
6.8

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

refers specifically to a female worker doing the same work
wirer
vswirewoman
7.7

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

denotes specifically a female worker rather than any gender
linewoman
vswirewoman
  • UK
8.1

A woman who installs and fixes power or phone lines

focuses on electrical wiring rather than lines
lineswoman
vswirewoman
  • UK
8.4

A woman who installs and fixes wires for electricity or phone service

focuses on electrical wiring rather than lines

Surface Forms

wirewoman singular
wirewomen plural

Morphology

wirewoman = wire + woman (transparent) = wire + woman

The meaning is a straightforward compound 'wire' + 'woman' denoting a female worker who works with electrical wiring.

Etymology

Wirewoman is made from wire ('a metal line that carries electricity') and woman ('an adult female'), so it simply means a woman who installs and repairs electric wiring.