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BNC: 21006 COCA: 13236

wiry

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
wiry /ˈwajɚri/ adjective
wirier /ˈwaɪrijɚ/ ; wiriest
wiry
/ˈwajɚri/
adjective
wirier /ˈwaɪrijɚ/ ; wiriest
Learner's definition of WIRY
[or more wiry; most wiry]
: very thin but strong and muscular细而结实的
: stiff like wire金属丝般坚硬的
BNC: 21006 COCA: 13236
wirier ˈwī-rē-ər How to pronounce wiry (audio) ; wiriest
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
wirily adverb
wiriness noun

Example Sentences

a man with long, wiry arms She was lean and wiry from years of working out. He has dark, wiry hair.
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Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of wiry was in 1588
BNC: 21006 COCA: 13236

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