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Definition of wire strippers

wire strippers

Plural:wire strippers
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A hand-held pliers-like tool with notched blades used by electricians and mechanics to cut and remove the protective insulation from electrical wires without damaging the underlying metal conductor.

Example

"The electrician used a pair of wire strippers to expose a half-inch of copper at the end of the cable."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wire strippers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wire-strippers
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