Meaning & use
wiry
Lean and muscular, or, of hair, stiff and springy like wire.
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The wiry marathon runner looked slight but had surprising strength in his legs.
The dog's wiry coat felt rough and bristly under her hand.
A note on using this word
Wiry describes a lean, tough build rather than bulky muscle, and can also describe coarse, springy hair or fur.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
flabby
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