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A length or quantity of wire, cable, or similar long, flexible material
“It consists simply of two little metallic spheres very near to one another, with a long wire connecting them in a roundabout way.”
A very fine and long structure, such as a thread or filament
“Others recommend removing the worms with a fine wire or horsehair.”
A message, typically one sent electronically
“Before we left, I had a ground crew member in Fresno send you a wire about our new location here in Watertown.”
A cord of twisted gold or silver wire used for bordering or edging something
A concealed miniature microphone, used for secret eavesdropping or recording
A large rope, wire, or rod used to support a ship's mast
The terminal through which electric current passes between parts of an electric circuit
A report or announcement (of news)
The act of spreading gossip or babble, often involving the passing on of accounts and rumors
A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current
An assembly of meshes
A wire strung with beads and hung horizontally above or near the table which is used to keep score
Ropes, chains, or other restraints used to hold someone prisoner
An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves
To connect a device electronically or to an electrical outlet
“Just wire your laptop to the two-wire network and scan for devices.”
To send something electronically, such as a message or funds
“My only regret is that I didn't wire you the funds to open the shop before Anthony did.”
To supply with electricity
“Is there a power supply available for us to wire the machine?”
To broadcast or air a signal or program
To communicate or declare (something) formally or officially
To direct or guide along a pathway
To provide with a sound or secure foundation or basis
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