Simple meaning
What does Wire mean?
a thin metal line used to connect or hold things.
Dictionary definition
a thin piece of metal used to carry electricity, hold things, or connect parts.
Example sentences
Wire in a sentence
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We used the word wire in our vocabulary notebook sentence.
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In class reading, the paragraph used wire to describe an object or material clearly.
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During discussion, students explained how wire changes the meaning of a science or classroom instruction.
Synonyms
Words like Wire
cableoften thicker or grouped wires
stranda thin single line of material
Antonyms
Opposite words
insulator blocka non-wire material used for separation
solid sheeta broad piece instead of a thin line
Word family
Wire word family
Base word
wire
noun
wire
Base form.
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What does wire mean?
WIRE means a thin metal line used to connect or hold things.
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