wire

Noun

wire (countable and uncountable; plural wires)

1. (uncountable) Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being passed between grooved rollers, or drawn through holes in a plate of steel.
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.
5. (sports) A finish line of a racetrack.
6. (informal) A telecommunication wire or cable; hence, an electric telegraph; a telegram
7. (slang) A hidden listening device on the person of an undercover operative for the purposes of obtaining incriminating spoken evidence.

Synonyms:

• (thin thread of metal): cable, steel wire, thread
• (metal conductor that carries electricity): conducting wire
• (fencing made of usually barbed wire): barbed wire
• (informal: telegraph): See telegraph
• (informal: message transmitted by telegraph: See telegram

Antonyms:

• (to fasten with wire): [[unwire]]

4 letters in word "wire": E I R W.

Anagrams of wire:

• weir

Words found within wire:

er ire re rei rew we

• Definitions:
• provide with electrical circuits; "wire the addition to the house" cable: send cables, wires, or telegrams ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance fasten with wire; "The columns were wired to the beams for support" string on a wire; "wire beads" the finishing line on a racetrack telegram: a message transmitted by telegraph electrify: equip for use with electricity; "electrify an appliance"
• A wire is a single, usually cylindrical, elongated strand of drawn metal. Wires are used to bear mechanical loads and to carry electricity and telecommunications . Standard sizes are determined by various wire gauges. ...
• Wire are an English band formed in 1976 (and intermittently active to the present) by Graham Lewis (bass, vocals), Bruce Gilbert (guitar), Colin Newman (vocals, guitar) and Robert Gotobed (né Grey) (drums). ...
• "Wire" is the third track on U2's 1984 album, The Unforgettable Fire. Described by Bono as the "hypodermic needle of the album", it features a fast-paced rhythm section and The Edge's classic ringing guitar sound. ...
• Wire is the seventh album by Christian rock band Third Day. It breaks from the style of the band's previous albums to return to simple, rock and roll-driven melodies. ...
• The finish line for a race.
• At the wet end of the paper machine, a copper, bronze or synthetic screen that receives the suspension of water and fiber from the head-box. The wire moves the suspension along to the dry end of the machine. ...
• Single solid or stranded group of conductors having a low resistance to current flow. Used to make connections between circuits or points in a circuit.
• Stories filed by news services such as The Associated Press or Reuters.
• Flat belt of metal or plastic mesh on which the paper or board web is dewatered
• An endless belt woven of plastic or metal for use an the fourdrinier machine; forming fabric.
• Another term for the finish line.
• Front-line trenches were often protected by coils of barbed wire that prevented the enemy from entering the trench easily. Before a battle, the artillery would often be responsible for shelling the enemy wire in order to blow holes through which ground troops could pass. ...
• A generic term for an electrical conductor.
• On October 25, 1864, Seattle received its first telegraph line. Six years later, the Alaska Times began publishing on October 24, 1870, and was the town's second newspaper. ...
• The vertical part of a hoop, and also describing the process of wiring.
• the wire mesh used at the wet end of the paper making process. The wire determines the textures of the paper.
• Slender metal rods of round, ovalized or waisted cross section applied to restrain cotton bales after compression.
• A definition of wire is just about the same as the definition for bar, in that wire can be almost any cross section, but, unlike bar, wire can be round. The major difference lies in the fact that the minor dimension for bar must be at least three-eighths of an inch (. ...
• An X-ray or ultrasound procedure to place a needle to determine the precise location of a breast abnormality. This aids the surgeon in the removal of the abnormality.
• (component) A single bare or insulated metallic conductor having solid, stranded, or tinsel construction, designed to carry current in an electric circuit.
• the conductor that is intended to have a ground potential.
• Lots of wire in slot racing. Under the track, in the controller, connecting the guide to the motor, and wrapped around the arm. 12 or 10 guage is used under the track, always stranded. ...
• Thin strands of metal wire provide a stringing material that is both strong and stiff enough to add structure to a beaded project. Wire is sold in different sizes which are called gauges, with smaller numbers being thicker. All the jewelry in Kincaidesigns used semiprecious metal wire. ...
• There are many kinds of wire: Plain Smooth. High tensile Very strong wire, usually 121/2 gauge (2.5 mm). No.8 wire Smooth wire, 8 gauge (4mm). Barbed Two smooth wires into which barbs are spun at intervals.

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• wippens ←
• wippen ←
• wire
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• → wiredraw
• → wiredrawer