electric

Definitions

1. Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical
2. Electricity; the electricity supply.
   informal, usually, with-definite-article
3. Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent
4. An electric powered version of something that was originally or is more commonly not electric.
   countable, informal, rare
5. An electric car, locomotive, train etc.
   countable, informal, rare
6. Emotionally thrilling; electrifying
7. An electric toothbrush.
   informal
8. Electricity; the electricity supply
9. An electric typewriter.
   informal
10. An electric powered version of something that was originally or is more commonly not electric. An electric car, locomotive, train etc. An electric toothbrush. An electric typewriter
11. A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass.
    archaic
12. Fencing with the use of a body wire, box, and related equipment to detect when a weapon has touched an opponent.

Equivalents

Examples

“We had to sit⟳ in the dark because the electric was cut⟳ off.”

“Equally I can stand⟳ in a station like⟳ Lucerne in Switzerland, and watch⟳ with ill-concealed admiration the majestic entry of one of the latest Gotthard "Ae 6/6" electrics, packing 6,000 horsepower within its 60 ft. of length and 121 tons of weight, with its sleek dark green sides and handsome stainless steel bands and front wings.”

“There were electric vehicles around, but four-wheel drive⟳ electrics were pretty damned rare, and the snow⟳ was deep enough to stop⟳ anything that didn't have⟳ a minimum of four big wheels spinning at all times.”

“The beautiful VIOlight bathroom unit takes up very little space (it's about the size of a cup), yet it holds up to 4 toothbrushes - even electrics!”

“Richard's old Olivetti electric had been put⟳ aside for the time being on top of one of the filing cabinets. “It serves the purpose,” Richard said. He nodded at the word processor.”

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