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KK Pronunciation

〔 waIr 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊwaiә 〕


Overview of noun wire

The noun wire has 4 senses


  • wire -- (ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc)

  • wire, conducting wire -- (a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance)

  • wire -- (the finishing line on a racetrack)

  • telegram, wire -- (a message transmitted by telegraph)


Overview of verb wire

The verb wire has 5 senses


  • wire -- (provide with electrical circuits; "wire the addition to the house")

  • cable, telegraph, wire -- (send cables, wires, or telegrams)

  • wire -- (fasten with wire; "The columns were wired to the beams for support")

  • wire -- (string on a wire; "wire beads")

  • electrify, wire -- (equip for use with electricity; "electrify an appliance")