frayed wire
Exposed copper strands
A frayed wire is an electrical wire whose protective insulation has worn away or split, exposing the conductive strands beneath.
The exposed metal creates risks of shock, short circuits, or fire.
The lamp stopped working because of a frayed wire.
Frayed wires are a common reason to replace old electronics or have outlets inspected.
- exposedOut in open
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- hazardSource of potential harm
fire hazard · shock · tape · insulation · damaged · worn · bare · cord · power cord · extension cord · tangle · short · short circuit · circuit · dangerous · repair · splice · threadbare
- Damaged Thingsbroken glass, broken window, cracked screen, shattered glass, shattered mirror
- defectsdefect, flaw, crack, cracks, defective
- fire startersmatch, matches, lighter, lighters, matchsticks