Meaning & use
wire
A thin, flexible strand of metal, often used to conduct electricity or provide structural support.
See it in a sentence
An electrician replaced the frayed wire behind the wall before it caused a short circuit.
She twisted a thin wire around the stems to hold the flower arrangement together.
A note on using this word
As a verb, to wire also means to send money electronically between banks.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To transfer money electronically between banks or accounts.
He wired the deposit to the landlord as soon as the lease was signed.
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