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Meaning of wire
The primary meaning of the word "wire" is a thin, flexible thread or filament of metal, used for conducting electricity or for other purposes.
Etymology of wire
The word "wire" comes from Old English "wīr", which referred to a thread or filament of metal, and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "wīraz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "weip-", which carried a sense of twisting or turning
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 9th century, initially referring to metal threads used in crafts and later expanding to include electrical and telecommunications contexts
Synonyms
cable
string
thread
fiber
filament
cord
rope
twine
yarn
strand
link
chain
ligature
fastener
clip
bond
tie
ligament
connector
junction
joint
fastening
attachment
anchor
moor
tether
hitch
lash
lashings
guy
stay
brace
prop
support
rod
bar
beam
pole
stake
peg
pin
nail
screw
bolt
rivet
staple
clip
clamp
bracket
hook
hanger
suspender
Definitions
- A thin, flexible thread or filament of metal, used for conducting electricity or for other purposes
- * A system of wires used for transmitting electrical signals or power
- * A hidden electronic device for listening to or recording someone's conversations
- * To send or receive messages by telegraph or telephone
Usage Examples
- The telephone wire was damaged in the storm
- * She wore a wire to record the conversation
- * The engineer designed a system of wires to connect the devices
Antonyms
insulator
barrier
blockage
obstacle
hindrance
impediment
nonconductor
resistor
stop
halt
interruption
discontinuity
break
gap
space
void
emptiness
nothingness
nonexistence
inactivity
dormancy
silence
stillness
inaction