"multiwires" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: multi- + wires Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|wires}} multi- + wires Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} multiwires pl (plural only)
  1. Multiple wires. Tags: plural, plural-only

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