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The ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a very fine and long structure, such as a thread or filament
“Others recommend removing the worms with a fine wire or horsehair.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a concealed miniature microphone, used for secret eavesdropping or recording
Plural for a large rope, wire, or rod used to support a ship's mast
Plural for the reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness
Plural for instrument that transforms sound waves into electric currents
Plural for a wire strung with beads and hung horizontally above or near the table which is used to keep score
Plural for the terminal through which electric current passes between parts of an electric circuit
Plural for appendages for sensing, usually on insects or electronics
Plural for line where race ends
Plural for gossip
Plural for something made up of a network of interconnected material or things
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
To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear
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