English dictionary

wire

/w/aI//-/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance

noun.artifact

Synonyms conducting wire

Source: WordNet 3.0
the finishing line on a racetrack

noun.location

Source: WordNet 3.0
a message transmitted by telegraph

noun.communication

Synonyms telegram

Source: WordNet 3.0
A thread or slender rod of metal; a metallic substance formed to an even thread by being passed between grooved rollers, or drawn through holes in a plate of steel.

noun

Source: webster1913
The system of wires used to operate the puppets in a puppet show;

noun

Source: webster1913

provide with electrical circuits

verb.possession

Examples
Wire the addition to the house.

Source: WordNet 3.0
send cables, wires, or telegrams

verb.communication

Synonyms cable telegraph

Source: WordNet 3.0
fasten with wire

verb.contact

Examples
The columns were wired to the beams for support.

Antonyms unwire

Source: WordNet 3.0
string on a wire

verb.contact

Examples
Wire beads.

Source: WordNet 3.0
equip for use with electricity

verb.change

Synonyms electrify

Source: WordNet 3.0
To bind with wire; to attach with wires; to apply wire to; as, to <i>wire</i> corks in bottling liquors.

verb

Source: webster1913
To pass like a wire; to flow in a wirelike form, or in a tenuous stream.

verb

Source: webster1913
To place (a ball) so that the wire of a wicket prevents a successful shot.

verb

Source: webster1913