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LIVE WIRE

\lˈa͡ɪv wˈa͡ɪ͡ə], \lˈa‍ɪv wˈa‍ɪ‍ə], \l_ˈaɪ_v w_ˈaɪə]\

Definitions of LIVE WIRE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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an alert and energetic person

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an alert and energetic person

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

current is flowing through this part of electrical wiring. Contrast to a ground wire or a neutral wire. Also known as hot wire.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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