bridgewire en · NOUN
Etymology
From bridge + wire.
Meanings
- A relatively thin resistance wire used that is heated by electric current to set off a pyrotechnic composition.
-
(alt-of, alternative, rare) Alternative spelling of bridge wire (“wire for wire rope in bridges”).
alt of bridge wire
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bridgewires | Number=Plur | lexicographic |