Fire Wire: A low-cost digital interface originated by Apple. It can transport data at very high speeds. It is widely viewed as one key solution to connect digital-related TV components with each other. Also known as IEEE-1394.

 

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Fire Wire: A low-cost digital interface originated by Apple. It can transport data at very high speeds. It is widely viewed as one key solution to connect digital-related TV components with each other. . . . View Full Definition

Trade On The Wire: Work out of one's long position (usually created by committing firm principal to complete a trade block trade) by selling stock. Antithesis of 'buy them back.'

Static Wire: A clip-on wire used to ground an aircraft by drawing off static electricity, a potential fire hazard, during refueling.

Unfused Wire: Any section of wire between the power supply and a load that does not include the protection of a fuse or circuit breaker.

Universal Wireless Communications Consortium (UWCC): An industry group supporting TDMA and WIN technology.

Waiver Wire: A term that refers to the list of free-agent players within a fantasy league. Most free agents are subject to a waiver process, as a player is placed on waivers after the kickoff of the firs . . . View Full Definition

St. Elmos Fire: A luminous, and often audible, electric discharge that is sporadic in nature. It occurs from objects, especially pointed ones, when the electrical field strength near their surfaces attains . . . View Full Definition

Rem Or Remote Wire: The cable connected between the amplifier and the receiver that turns on the amplifier whenever the receiver is on. The receiver's connection supplies a 12 volt signal only, that may be used . . . View Full Definition

Music Wire: A high-quality steel wire used for making springs. Also called piano wire.

Money Wire (Transfer): The process of moving money from one bank to another, sometimes between countries.