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WIRE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Wire.

How to pronounce wire:

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Wire - as a noun

Ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ligament
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conducting wire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conductor
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The finishing line on a racetrack

A message transmitted by telegraph

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
telegram
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
message
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wire - as a verb

Provide with electrical circuits

Example: "Wire the addition to the house"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equipfitfit outoutfit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Send cables, wires, or telegrams

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cabletelegraph

Fasten with wire

Example: "The columns were wired to the beams for support"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unwire

String on a wire

Example: "Wire beads"

Equip for use with electricity

Example: "Electrify an appliance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electrify

Example Sentences

"The electrician used a wire to connect the circuit."
"The telephone wire was damaged during the storm."
"She tied a wire around the package to keep it secure."
"The wire on the fence was twisted and broken."
"I need to buy some wire to hang up these pictures."
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Word Game Points

Is WIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wire is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WIRE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is WIRE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wire is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WIRE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is WIRE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wire is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WIRE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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