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wire

/waɪə(ɹ)/
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Wire is a long, thin piece of metal. It is used to carry electricity or to make things like fences, screens, and baskets. You can also use it to make art or jewelry.

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"wire" as noun

1 - Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.

2 - A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.

3 - A metal conductor that carries electricity.

"wire" as verb

1 - To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.

2 - To string on a wire.

3 - To equip with wires for use with electricity.

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Synonyms
1 - wire
2 - cord
3 - cable
4 - rope
5 - string
6 - twine
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Antonyms
1 - solid
2 - rigid
3 - unyielding
4 - firm
5 - unbreakable
6 - unyielding
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Season 5 Wires GIF by ABC Network

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