Definitions and Synonyms of wire | Another word for wire | What is wire?
Definition 1: ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc - [noun denoting artifact](wire is a kind of ...) any connection or unifying bond
(... is a kind of wire ) wire used to make bales
(... is a kind of wire ) strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage
(... is a kind of wire ) wire for tying up bales of hay
(... is a kind of wire ) thin steel wire of high tensile strength
(... is a kind of wire ) a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over
(wire is a kind of ...) any connection or unifying bond
(... is a kind of wire ) wire used to make bales
(... is a kind of wire ) strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage
(... is a kind of wire ) wire for tying up bales of hay
(... is a kind of wire ) thin steel wire of high tensile strength
(... is a kind of wire ) a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over
Definition 2: a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance - [noun denoting artifact]Synonyms for wire in the sense of this definition
(wire is a kind of ...) a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
(... is a kind of wire ) a thin wire (usually tungsten) that is heated white hot by the passage of an electric current
(... is a kind of wire ) a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
"it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads" (... is a kind of wire ) wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
(... is a kind of wire ) a length of wire that has a plug at each end; used to make connections at a patchboard
(... is a kind of wire ) the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals
Synonyms for wire in the sense of this definition
(wire is a kind of ...) a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
(... is a kind of wire ) a thin wire (usually tungsten) that is heated white hot by the passage of an electric current
(... is a kind of wire ) a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
"it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads"(... is a kind of wire ) wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
(... is a kind of wire ) a length of wire that has a plug at each end; used to make connections at a patchboard
(... is a kind of wire ) the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals
Definition 3: a message transmitted by telegraph - [noun denoting communication]Synonyms for wire in the sense of this definition
(wire is a kind of ...) a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
"he sent a three-word message" (... is a kind of wire ) a telegram sent abroad
(... is a kind of wire ) a cheaper form of telegram that is sent abroad for delivery the next day
(... is a kind of wire ) a cheaper form of telegram sent for delivery the next day
Synonyms for wire in the sense of this definition
(wire is a kind of ...) a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
"he sent a three-word message"(... is a kind of wire ) a telegram sent abroad
(... is a kind of wire ) a cheaper form of telegram that is sent abroad for delivery the next day
(... is a kind of wire ) a cheaper form of telegram sent for delivery the next day
Definition 4: the finishing line on a racetrack - [noun denoting location](wire is a kind of ...) a line indicating the location of the finish of a race
(wire is a kind of ...) a line indicating the location of the finish of a race
Definition 5: equip for use with electricity - [verb of change]Samples where wire or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- electrify an appliance
Synonyms for wire in the sense of this definition
(wire is a kind of ...) make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
"Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country"
Samples where wire or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- electrify an appliance
Synonyms for wire in the sense of this definition
(wire is a kind of ...) make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
"Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country"Definition 6: send cables, wires, or telegrams - [verb of communication]Synonyms for wire in the sense of this definition
(wire is a kind of ...) communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail
(wire belongs to category ...) communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire
Synonyms for wire in the sense of this definition
(wire is a kind of ...) communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail
(wire belongs to category ...) communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire
Definition 7: fasten with wire - [verb of contact]
Definition 8: string on a wire - [verb of contact]
Definition 9: provide with electrical circuits - [verb of possession]Samples where wire or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- wire the addition to the house
(wire is a kind of ...) provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" (... is a kind of wire ) provide with new wiring
"the university rewired the dormitories when most students brought computers and television sets"
Samples where wire or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- wire the addition to the house