Wire
Word | WIRE |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | wire |
Pronunciations | /waɪə(ɹ)/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Wire"
What do we mean by wire?
Metal that has been drawn out into a strand or rod, used chiefly for structural support, as in concrete, and for conducting electricity, when it is usually insulated with a rubber or plastic cladding. noun
A strand or rod of such material, or a cable made of such strands twisted together. noun
Fencing made of wire, especially barbed wire. noun
The system of strings employed in manipulating puppets in a show. noun
A hidden microphone, as on a person's body or in a building. noun
A telephone or telegraph connection. noun
A telegraph service. noun
A telegram or cablegram. noun
A wire service. noun
A pin in the print head of a computer printer. noun
The screen on which sheets of paper are formed in a papermaking machine. noun
The finish line of a racetrack. noun
A pickpocket. noun
To equip with a system of electrical wires. intransitive verb
To attach or connect with electrical wire or cable. intransitive verb
To attach or fasten with wire. intransitive verb
To install electronic eavesdropping equipment in (a room, for example). intransitive verb
Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
A metal conductor that carries electricity.
A fence made of usually barbed wire.
A finish line of a racetrack.
A telecommunication wire or cable
(by extension) An electric telegraph; a telegram.
A hidden listening device on the person of an undercover operative for the purposes of obtaining incriminating spoken evidence.
A deadline or critical endpoint.
A wire strung with beads and hung horizontally above or near the table which is used to keep score.
(usually in the plural) Any of the system of wires used to operate the puppets in a puppet show; hence, the network of hidden influences controlling the action of a person or organization; strings.
(thieves' slang) A pickpocket who targets women.
A covert signal sent between people cheating in a card game.
A knitting needle.
The slender shaft of the plumage of certain birds.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Wire
- Synonyms for wire
- Bandage Synonyms
- Bind Synonyms
- Armored Cable Synonyms
- Bend Synonyms
- Belt Synonyms
- Antonyms for wire
- Unwire Antonyms
The word "wire" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Wire
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