noun🔗Share(usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply."We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off."utilityenergyelectricelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn electric car.""Many people are switching to electrics because they are better for the environment and cheaper to run." "vehicleelectrictechnologyelectronicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn electric toothbrush."I need to buy new electrics for my bathroom, like an electric toothbrush and shaver. "electronicsdeviceelectrictechnologyutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass."During the science experiment, the teacher explained that amber and glass are electrics, meaning they can hold a static charge when rubbed. "physicsmaterialelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFencing with the use of a body wire, box, and related equipment to detect when a weapon has touched an opponent."The school's fencing club uses electrics for all competitive matches to ensure accurate scoring. "sporttechnologyweaponelectronicselectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAll the electrical components and wiring of a machine or system."The mechanic checked the car's electrics to find the problem with the lights. "electronicstechnologysystemmachineelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
