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wiry
adjective \ˈwī(-ə)r-ē\
: very thin but strong and muscular
: stiff like wire
wir·i·er \ˈwī-rē-ər\ wir·i·est
Full Definition of WIRY
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 : sinewy <the wiry figure of a long-distance runner — Phoenix Flame>
— wir·i·ly \ˈwī-rə-lē\ adverb
— wir·i·ness \-rē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of WIRY
1588
Rhymes with WIRY
WIRY Defined for Kids
wiry
adjective \ˈwīr-ē\
wir·i·erwir·i·est
Definition of WIRY for Kids
1
: being slender yet strong and muscular
2
: coarse and stiff <wiry hair>
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