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Alternative spelling of hot-wire

"The mechanic decided to hotwire the car instead of using the proper tools."

In plain English: To hotwire something is to steal it by connecting wires directly so electricity flows without using the normal ignition system.

"Several teenagers managed to hotwire his car and drive away with it."

Example Sentences
"Several teenagers managed to hotwire his car and drive away with it." verb
"He managed to hotwire the car so he could get home before the rain started." verb
"Don't try to hotwire your phone bill; you'll just end up owing even more money later." verb
"The thief attempted to hotwire the truck but the alarm system prevented him from starting it." verb
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