Phrase guide

electrical system

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A system in a building consisting of wires providing electricity to the building.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: equipment

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noun

Meaning 3

utility that provides electricity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: electrical plant

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: utility

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