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WIRE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word wire. (exact relations)
There are 27 hypernyms of the word wire. (close relations)
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cable
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a telegram sent abroad

• a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

• a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire

• a nautical unit of depth

• television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver

• a television system that transmits over cables

verb

• send cables, wires, or telegrams

• fasten with a cable

cord
nounn
noun

• a line made of twisted fibers or threads

• a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet

• a light insulated conductor for household use

• a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

verb

• stack in cords

• bind or tie with a cord

line
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formation of people or things one beside another

• a mark that is long relative to its width

• a formation of people or things one behind another

• a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point

• text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen

• a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum

• a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)

• a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

• a connected series of events or actions or developments

• a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

• a pipe used to transport liquids or gases

• the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed

• a telephone connection

• acting in conformity

• the hereditary derivation of an individual

• something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible

• the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

• in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area

• (often plural) a means of communication or access

• a particular kind of product or merchandise

• a commercial organization serving as a common carrier

• space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising

• the maximum credit that a customer is allowed

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress

• a short personal letter

• a conceptual separation or distinction

• mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it

verb

• be in line with; form a line along

• cover the interior of

• make a mark or lines on a surface

• mark with lines

• fill plentifully

• reinforce with fabric

electrify
verbv
verb

• excite suddenly and intensely

• charge (a conductor) with electricity

• equip for use with electricity

telegram
nounn
noun

• a message transmitted by telegraph

telegraph
nounn
noun

• apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

verb

• send cables, wires, or telegrams

conducting wire
nounn
noun

• a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance

thread
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving

• any long object resembling a thin line

• the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together

• the raised helical rib going around a screw

verb

• to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

• pass a thread through

• remove facial hair by tying a fine string around it and pulling at the string

• pass through or into

• thread on or as if on a string

barbed wire
nounn
noun

• strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage

Best Hypernyms For WIRE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wire, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
conductor string thread accommodate adapt cable chain circuit cord draw electrical equip fasten filament fit fix ligament line message outfit rope secure strand telecommunicate
Phrases (3)
finish linefinishing linefit out

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