Meaning & Definition of Wire in English
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Wire
/waɪər/
noun
1. Ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
synonym:
- wire
2. A metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
synonym:
- wire,
- conducting wire
3. The finishing line on a racetrack
synonym:
- wire
4. A message transmitted by telegraph
synonym:
- telegram,
- wire
verb
1. Provide with electrical circuits
- "Wire the addition to the house"
synonym:
- wire
2. Send cables, wires, or telegrams
synonym:
- cable,
- telegraph,
- wire
3. Fasten with wire
- "The columns were wired to the beams for support"
synonym:
- wire
4. String on a wire
- "Wire beads"
synonym:
- wire
5. Equip for use with electricity
- "Electrify an appliance"
synonym:
- electrify,
- wire
Examples of using
Tom had to climb the pole to fix the telephone wire.
Maybe I can fix it with this piece of wire.
The building is surrounded by a barbed wire fence.