wire

/wˈa‍ɪ‍ə/

/ˈwaɪɝ/, /ˈwaɪɹ/

Wire

a piece of metal formed into a thin and flexible thread

a long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current

a message transmitted by telegraph

synonyms : telegram

the finishing line on a racetrack

to wire

MAIN VERB

to connect or provide with wires or electrical cables

send cables, wires, or telegrams

synonyms : cable

fasten with wire

antonyms : unwire

equip for use with electricity

synonyms : electrify

string on a wire

Examples

1. The wire led to a speaker.

2. She carefully bent the wire into a circle to make a decorative wreath.

3. Alyssa is a total live wire and I'm a total loser for just figuring this out.

4. I'm sorry for bringing you the wrong order, sir, I've had my wires crossed all day!