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wir·y
wiry
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- pronunciation:
- waI
ri
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
wirier, wiriest |
definition 1: |
like wire in appearance; thin and stiff.
The goat's beard felt rough and wiry. |
definition 2: |
like wire in being thin and strong.
Her tall, wiry build makes her a natural athlete. |
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derivations: |
wirily (adv.), wiriness (n.) |
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