This is the 3778th most frequent Arabic word.
السلك
"السلك" means "the wire" or "the cord" in English.
In this sentence, "السلك" refers to a physical wire or cable used for connections.
السلك متصل بالجهاز.
The wire is connected to the device.
Here, "السلك" denotes a figurative group or body, specifically the diplomatic corps.
انضم إلى السلك الدبلوماسي مؤخرًا.
He recently joined the diplomatic corps.
In this example, "السلك" again refers to a physical electrical wire.