wiry One entry found for wiry. Pronunciation: 'wI(-&)r-E Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): wir·i·er /'wI-rE-&r/; -est 1 a archaic : made of wire b : resembling wire especially in form and flexibility (the wiry coat of the Irish terrier) (wiry stems) c of sound : produced by or suggestive of the vibration of wire (the violinist...often let his tone go nasal and wiry -- D. J. Henahan) 2 : being lean, supple, and vigorous :
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Date: 2006-07-20 08:51 pm (UTC)One entry found for wiry.
Pronunciation: 'wI(-&)r-E
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): wir·i·er /'wI-rE-&r/; -est
1 a archaic : made of wire b : resembling wire especially in form and flexibility (the wiry coat of the Irish terrier) (wiry stems) c of sound : produced by or suggestive of the vibration of wire (the violinist...often let his tone go nasal and wiry -- D. J. Henahan)
2 : being lean, supple, and vigorous :
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