noun🔗ShareMetal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die."The electrician used a spool of copper wire to connect the new lamp. "materialtechnologyelectricmachineelectronicsindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable."The electrician used a thick copper wire to connect the new lamp to the outlet. "materialtechnologyelectronicselectriccommunicationsignalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA metal conductor that carries electricity."The electrician used a thick copper wire to connect the lamp to the power outlet. "materialelectronicstechnologyelectricessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA fence made of usually barbed wire."The farmer repaired the broken wire fence around his field. "propertymaterialagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA finish line of a racetrack."The runners sprinted toward the wire, eager to cross the finish line. "sportraceachievementgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA telecommunication wire or cable"The teacher used a wire to connect the projector to the computer. "communicationelectronicstechnologydeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) An electric telegraph; a telegram."My aunt sent a wire to let us know she was coming to visit for the weekend. "communicationtechnologymediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hidden listening device on the person of an undercover operative for the purposes of obtaining incriminating spoken evidence."The detective wore a wire to record the suspect's conversation about the robbery. "policetechnologycommunicationdevicelawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA deadline or critical endpoint."This election is going to go right to the wire"businesstimejobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA wire strung with beads and hung horizontally above or near the table which is used to keep score."The wire strung with colorful beads was used to keep score during the family's board game tournament. "gamesportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(usually in the plural) Any of the system of wires used to operate the puppets in a puppet show; hence, the network of hidden influences controlling the action of a person or organization; strings."to pull the wires for office"entertainmentorganizationsystemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(thieves' slang) A pickpocket who targets women."The thief, known as "The Whisperer" among the student body, was a notorious wire. "personpolicejobsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA covert signal sent between people cheating in a card game."The students used a wire to signal each other during the test. "communicationgamesignalactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA knitting needle."My grandmother used a thick wire for knitting her favorite scarves. "utensilitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe slender shaft of the plumage of certain birds."The hummingbird's tiny wire of iridescent blue feathers gleamed in the sunlight. "biologybirdanatomypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing."We need to wire that hole in the fence."materialutilitytechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo string on a wire."wire beads"utilitytechnologycommunicationelectronicselectricessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo equip with wires for use with electricity."Do you know how to wire a plug?"technologyelectronicselectricutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo add something into an electrical system by means of wiring; to incorporate or include something."The electrician wired the new light fixture into the house's electrical system. "technologyelectronicselectricessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(usually passive) To fix or predetermine (someone's personality or behaviour) in a particular way."The strict rules of the school were designed to wire students to be obedient and focused. "mindcharacterhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo send a message or monetary funds to another person through a telecommunications system, formerly predominantly by telegraph."The detective wired ahead, hoping that the fugitive would be caught at the railway station."communicationtechnologyfinancebusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make someone tense or psyched up. See also adjective wired."Coffee late at night wires me good and proper."mindsensationemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo install eavesdropping equipment."The spy agency wired the school building to monitor student conversations. "technologypolicecommunicationelectronicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo snare by means of a wire or wires."The hunter wired the bird with a thin, almost invisible wire, preventing it from escaping. "technicaltechnologyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place (a ball) so that the wire of a wicket prevents a successful shot."The batter wired the ball, but the wire of the cricket wicket prevented a run. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading