electric

/əˈlɛktɹɪk/

noun

  1. 1

    (usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.

    We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off.
  2. 2

    An electric car.

  3. 3

    An electric toothbrush.

  4. 4

    A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass.

  5. 5

    Fencing with the use of a body wire, box, and related equipment to detect when a weapon has touched an opponent.

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adjective

  1. 1

    Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.

  2. 2

    Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.

  3. 3

    Being emotionally thrilling; electrifying.

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