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Wire

/waɪə(ɹ)/

Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.

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📖 Definitions of "Wire"

noun

1
Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
2
A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
3
A metal conductor that carries electricity.
4
A fence made of usually barbed wire.

verb

1
To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.
"We need to wire that hole in the fence."
2
To string on a wire.
"wire beads"
3
To equip with wires for use with electricity.
"Do you know how to wire a plug?"
4
To add something into an electrical system by means of wiring; to incorporate or include something.
"I'll just wire your camera to the computer screen."

🔄 Synonyms of "Wire"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
cablenoun	(material) A long object used to make a physical connection.
electrifyverb	(transitive) To strongly excite, especially by something delightful or inspiring; to thrill.
conducting wirenoun	Any metal wire used to carry electricity over a short or long distance.
telegraphnoun	To use a telegraph, send a message by telegraph.
telegramnoun	A message transmitted by telegraph.

↔️ Antonyms of "Wire"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
unwireverb	(transitive) To undo the wiring of.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Wire"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
cablenoun	(material) A long object used to make a physical connection.
conducting wirenoun	Any metal wire used to carry electricity over a short or long distance.
electrifyverb	(transitive) To strongly excite, especially by something delightful or inspiring; to thrill.
telegraphnoun	(chiefly historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.
telegramnoun	A message transmitted by telegraph.
ductnoun	A pipe, tube or canal which carries gas or liquid from one place to another.
cablingnoun	A collection of cables.
fencenoun	A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc.
pivotnoun	(figuratively, by extension) Something or someone having a paramount significance in a certain situation.
knifenoun	A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
ropenoun	(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
swordnoun	(countable) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
stringnoun	(countable, uncountable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.
cordnoun	(countable) A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).
rodnoun	A straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff.
towlinenoun	A line or rope used for towing a vehicle or vessel.
harnessnoun	(countable) A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps, and especially one worn by a working animal such as a horse pulling a carriage or farm implement.
threadnoun	A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.
steelnoun	(countable, uncountable) An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness.
yarnnoun	(uncountable) A twisted strand of fibre used for knitting or weaving.