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wire
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- pronunciation:
- waIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a thin rod or thread of metal.
The cows were kept in the pasture by a fence made of wire.
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definition 2: |
any material made of such rods or threads woven or twisted together.
The wrecking ball swung from a heavy wire on the crane. |
definition 3: |
the line or cable used in a telephone, telegraph, or electric power system.
- similar words:
- cable, line
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definition 4: |
a telegram; cable.
The president received a wire from the general overseas.- similar words:
- cable
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
wires, wiring, wired |
definition 1: |
to put an electrical system in.
The electrician wired the house. |
definition 2: |
to fasten or join with wire.
He wired the muffler up to his car. |
definition 3: |
to send by telephone or telegraph.
Please wire flowers to your sister. |
definition 4: |
to send a telegram or cable to.
We can wire him at his office address.- similar words:
- cable
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derivation: |
wirelike (adj.) |
Word Builder: wire +
- wire snips:
a tool that you use to snip wire.
- wire cutter:
a tool that you use to cut wire.
- wire stripper:
a tool for removing the covering from wire.
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