Definition of wire

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Wire (n.) A telegraph wire or cable; hence, an electric telegraph; as, to send a message by wire..

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Twire :: Twire (v. i.) To twinkle; to glance; to gleam.
Whisk :: Whisk (n.) A small culinary instrument made of wire, or the like, for whisking or beating eggs, cream, etc..
Escape :: Escape (n.) Leakage or loss of currents from the conducting wires, caused by defective insulation..
Twire :: Twire (v. i.) To sing, or twitter..
Loop :: Loop (n.) A wire forming part of a main circuit and returning to the point from which it starts.
Wire-drawer :: Wire-drawer (n.) One who draws metal into wire.
Bridge :: Bridge (n.) A device to measure the resistance of a wire or other conductor forming part of an electric circuit.
Electro-magnet :: Electro-magnet (n.) A mass, usually of soft iron, but sometimes of some other magnetic metal, as nickel or cobalt, rendered temporarily magnetic by being placed within a coil of wire through which a current of electricity is passing. The metal is generally in the form of a bar, either straight, or bent into the shape of a horseshoe..
Knout :: Knout (n.) A kind of whip for flogging criminals, formerly much used in Russia. The last is a tapering bundle of leather thongs twisted with wire and hardened, so that it mangles the flesh..
Ductile :: Ductile (a.) Capable of being elongated or drawn out, as into wire or threads..
Wire :: Wire (v. t.) To snare by means of a wire or wires.
Cloth :: Cloth (n.) A fabric made of fibrous material (or sometimes of wire, as in wire cloth); commonly, a woven fabric of cotton, woolen, or linen, adapted to be made into garments; specifically, woolen fabrics, as distinguished from all others..
Finger :: Finger (n.) Anything that does work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine; especially (Mech.) a small projecting rod, wire, or piece, which is brought into contact with an object to effect, direct, or restrain a motion..
Wire :: Wire (v. t.) To send (a message) by telegraph.
Snare :: Snare (n.) An instrument, consisting usually of a wireloop or noose, for removing tumors, etc., by avulsion..
Twire-pipe :: Twire-pipe (n.) A vagabond musician.
Bullion :: Bullion (n.) Heavy twisted fringe, made of fine gold or silver wire and used for epaulets; also, any heavy twisted fringe whose cords are prominent..
Twire :: Twire (n.) A twisted filament; a thread.
Brad :: Brad (n.) A thin nail, usually small, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head; also, a small wire nail, with a flat circular head; sometimes, a small, tapering, square-bodied finishing nail, with a countersunk head..
Winding :: Winding (n.) A line- or ribbon-shaped material (as wire, string, or bandaging) wound around an object; as, the windings (conducting wires) wound around the armature of an electric motor or generator..
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