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Plural for a length or quantity of wire, cable, or similar long, flexible material
“It consists simply of two little metallic spheres very near to one another, with a long wire connecting them in a roundabout way.”
Plural for a very fine and long structure, such as a thread or filament
“Others recommend removing the worms with a fine wire or horsehair.”
Plural for a message, typically one sent electronically
“Before we left, I had a ground crew member in Fresno send you a wire about our new location here in Watertown.”
Plural for a concealed miniature microphone, used for secret eavesdropping or recording
Plural for a large rope, wire, or rod used to support a ship's mast
Plural for the terminal through which electric current passes between parts of an electric circuit
Plural for a report or announcement (of news)
Plural for the act of spreading gossip or babble, often involving the passing on of accounts and rumors
Plural for a device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current
Plural for an assembly of meshes
Plural for a wire strung with beads and hung horizontally above or near the table which is used to keep score
Plural for an apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves
To connect a device electronically or to an electrical outlet
“Just wire your laptop to the two-wire network and scan for devices.”
To send something electronically, such as a message or funds
“My only regret is that I didn't wire you the funds to open the shop before Anthony did.”
To supply with electricity
“Is there a power supply available for us to wire the machine?”
To broadcast or air a signal or program
To communicate or declare (something) formally or officially
To direct or guide along a pathway
To provide with a sound or secure foundation or basis
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