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wire
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- pronunciation:
- waIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a rod or strand of usu. flexible metal.
- similar words:
- mesh
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| definition 2: |
any material made of such rods or strands, woven, bundled, or twisted together.
- similar words:
- mesh
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| definition 3: |
anything that resembles such a rod or strand in form or function.
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| definition 4: |
the line or cable used in a telephone, telegraph, or electric power system.
- similar words:
- cable, line
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| definition 5: |
a telegram; cable.
- similar words:
- cable
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| definition 6: |
the tape that indicates the finish line in a race.
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| definition 7: |
(slang) a hidden microphone, usu. for a tape recorder.
- similar words:
- tap
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| related words: |
lead |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
wires, wiring, wired |
| definition 1: |
to install an electrical system in.
The electrician wired the house.- similar words:
- electrify
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| definition 2: |
to fasten or connect with wire.
- similar words:
- cable
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| definition 3: |
to string (something) on wire.
She makes jewelry by wiring beads. |
| definition 4: |
to send by telephone or telegraph.
Please wire flowers to your sister.- similar words:
- cable
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| definition 5: |
to send a telegram or cable to.
We can wire him at his office address.- similar words:
- cable
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| definition 6: |
(slang) to install hidden microphones in or on.
- similar words:
- tap
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| related words: |
remit |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to send a telegram or cable.
- 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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