wire (n.)

  1. ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

  2. a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance

    [ Syn: conducting wire ]

  3. the finishing line on a racetrack

  4. a message transmitted by telegraph

    [ Syn: telegram ]

    wire (v.)

  1. provide with electrical circuits; wire the addition to the house'

  2. send cables, wires, or telegrams

    [ Syn: cable , telegraph ]

  3. fasten with wire; The columns were wired to the beams for support'

  4. string on a wire; wire beads'

  5. equip for use with electricity; electrify an appliance

    [ Syn: electrify ]

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