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wire
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- pronunciation:
- waIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A wire is a long, thin piece of metal in the shape of a thread or string.
My dad used some wire to hang the painting my sister made.Mr. Dunn put a small fence made of wire around the new little tree in his yard.
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| definition 2: |
A wire is a long string of metal that carries electrical signals. Wires of this kind are covered with plastic or rubber so that they are safe and can be touched when electricity goes through them.
The wire runs from the lamp to the outlet.- similar words:
- cable, line
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| definition 3: |
A wire is another word for "telegram."
The general sent a wire to President Lincoln back in Washington. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wires, wiring, wired |
| definition: |
When someone wires a house, they put an electrical system in the house.
The electrician has wired the new house and now it's almost ready to move into. |
| 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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