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electric chair a chair through which high voltages of electricity are passed in order to execute a convicted criminal. [2 definitions]
electric eel any of various eellike fishes native to freshwater rivers of northern South America, capable of giving off strong electrical discharges.
electric eye see "photoelectric cell."
electric field an area in space over which the effects of an electric charge can be detected.
electric guitar a guitar that is equipped with a pickup that transmits tones to an amplifier.
electric needle a needle through which electricity runs, used in surgery to cauterize tissue.
electric ray any of various marine rays that are capable of giving off a strong electrical discharge.
plug-in electric vehicle any motor vehicle powered by battery packs that can be recharged using an external source of electricity.