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Definition of Live wire
1. Noun. An alert and energetic person.
Generic synonyms: Actor, Doer, Worker
Specialized synonyms: Goffer, Gopher
Definition of Live wire
1. Noun. (electricity) An electrical wire through which there is a flow of electrical current. ¹
2. Noun. (idiomatic) An especially energetic, alert, or vivacious person. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Live Wire
Literary usage of Live wire
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1913)
"the wire, in the absence of any indication that it was a live wire, and had taken
hold of it in an attempt to throw it out of the way, It would not be such ..."
2. Special bulletin by New York (State). Dept. of Labor (1915)
"Was engaged in moving dead wire from pole, accidentally grasped live wire.
Killed with live wire. Instant death resulted. Accidental contact with live wire ..."
3. Reports of Cases Decided in the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon by Oregon Supreme Court (1903)
"INJURY FROM BROKEN live wire—EVIDENCE OF NEGLIGENCE. 3. ... The driver sprang to
the ground, and saw a live wire close to the wagon wheel. ..."
4. Current Law (1904)
"Ordinances and rules as to inspection are admissible,' likewise the clothing worn
by plaintiff at the time of an injury caused by a burn from a live wire. ..."
5. The American and English Railroad Cases: A Collection of All Cases Affecting by Frank Cyrus Smith, Thomas Johnson Michie, United States Courts, Great Britain Courts, Canada Courts (1901)
"It was further alleged that the said live wire was by defendants negligently
suffered and permitted to hang down from the post aforesaid to the ground so as ..."
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