Definitions for wire

Definitions for (noun) wire

Main entry: wire

Definition: ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc


Main entry: wire, conducting wire

Definition: a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance


Main entry: telegram, wire

Definition: a message transmitted by telegraph


Main entry: wire

Definition: the finishing line on a racetrack


Definitions for (verb) wire

Main entry: electrify, wire

Definition: equip for use with electricity

Usage: electrify an appliance


Main entry: wire, cable, telegraph

Definition: send cables, wires, or telegrams


Main entry: wire

Definition: fasten with wire

Usage: The columns were wired to the beams for support


Main entry: wire

Definition: string on a wire

Usage: wire beads


Main entry: wire

Definition: provide with electrical circuits

Usage: wire the addition to the house


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