Pronunciation

/waɪər/

Definitions

Noun

1. Wire: A thin, flexible metallic or non-metallic conductor used to transmit electricity, data, or signals. For example: “The telephone wire was cut, causing the connection to drop.”
2. Wire (material): A long, thin strand or coil of metal, often used in jewelry making or crafts. For example: “She carefully unwound the copper wire from the spool.”
3. Wire (in a network): A series of interconnected lines or pathways, especially in a telecommunication system. For example: “The internet is a vast network of wires under the ground.”

Verb

1. To connect or install wires. For example: “The electrician wired the new light fixture.”
2. To send or transmit information using wires. For example: “The bank wires the funds to the recipient’s account.”

Adjective

1. Made of wire or having a wiry texture. For example: “The wire sculpture had a delicate, wiry form.”
2. In the form of a wire or thin strand. For example: “The wire fence was easy to climb over.”

Nautical term

1. A rope or cable used on a ship or in sailing. For example: “The sailors tightened the rigging wire to stabilize the mast.”

Phrases

• “Wire up something” means to install or connect electrical wiring.
• “Wiretap” refers to secretly listening to a conversation through a wire.
• “Wire service” is a company that distributes news articles by telegraph or wire.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The electrician carefully coiled the excess wire for storage.”
• Verb: “The tech team wired the entire building for high-speed internet access.”
• Adjective: “The wire fence provided a strong barrier around the property.”
• Nautical: “The sailors secured the anchor with a sturdy wire.”

Synonyms

• Cable
• Cord
• Rope
• Line (in a telecommunication context)
• Thin metal strand
• Conductive filament