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Word: Wire
Speech Type: Noun
Old English wīr; of Germanic origin, probably from the base of Latin viere ‘plait, weave’
ˈwʌɪə
metal drawn out into the form of a thin flexible thread or rod
Short Definition:metal drawn out into form of thin flexible thread or rod
Examples:- a coil of copper wire
- a wire coat hanger
an electronic listening device that can be concealed on a person
Short Definition:electronic listening device that can be concealed on person
Examples:- an undercover police informer who was wearing a wire
a telegram or cablegram.
Short Definition:telegram or cablegram
Word: Wire
Speech Type: Verb
ˈwʌɪə
install electric circuits or wires in
Short Definition:install electric circuits or wires in
Examples:- wiring a plug
- electricians wired up searchlights
provide, fasten, or reinforce with wires
Short Definition:provide, fasten, or reinforce with wires
Examples:- they wired his jaw
send a telegram or cablegram to
Short Definition:send telegram or cablegram to
Examples:- she wired her friend for advice
snare (an animal) with wire.
Short Definition:snare animal with wire
obstruct (a ball, shot, or player) by a hoop.
Short Definition:obstruct ball, shot, or player by hoop
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