| Noun | 1. | wire - ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etcbarbed wire - strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage haywire - wire for tying up bales of hay ligament - any connection or unifying bond piano wire - thin steel wire of high tensile strength trip wire - a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over | |
| 2. | wire - a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distanceconductor - a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc. filament - a thin wire (usually tungsten) that is heated white hot by the passage of an electric current lead-in - wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line patchcord - a length of wire that has a plug at each end; used to make connections at a patchboard | |
| 3. | wire - the finishing line on a racetrack | |
| 4. | wire - a message transmitted by telegraphmessage - a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" letter telegram - a cheaper form of telegram that is sent abroad for delivery the next day night letter - a cheaper form of telegram sent for delivery the next day | |
| Verb | 1. | wire - provide with electrical circuits; "wire the addition to the house"equip, fit out, outfit, fit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" rewire - provide with new wiring; "the university rewired the dormitories when most students brought computers and television sets" | |
| 2. | wire - send cables, wires, or telegramstelegraphy - communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire telecommunicate - communicate long-distance, as via the telephone or e-mail | |
| 3. | wire - fasten with wire; "The columns were wired to the beams for support"fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man" | |
| 4. | wire - string on a wire; "wire beads"string, thread, draw - thread on or as if on a string; "string pearls on a string"; "the child drew glass beads on a string"; "thread dried cranberries" | |
| 5. | wire - equip for use with electricity; "electrify an appliance"adapt, accommodate - make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose; "Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country" | |