HyperDic: wiry

English > 3 senses of the word wiry:
ADJECTIVEallwiry, stringylean and sinewy
pertwiryof or relating to wire
allwiryof hair that resembles wire in stiffness
wiry > pronunciation
Soundswih'riy
Rhymesaccusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...
English > wiry: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningLean and sinewy.
Synonymstringy
Broaderthin, leanlacking excess flesh
Spanishfibroso, nervudo
Catalanfibrós
Nounswirinessthe property of being lean and tough and sinewy
English > wiry: 3 senses > adjective 2, pert
MeaningOf or relating to wire.
Spanishmetálico
Nounswireligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
English > wiry: 3 senses > adjective 3
MeaningOf hair that resembles wire in stiffness.
Example"wiry red hair"
Broaderhairy, haired, hirsuteHaving or covered with hair

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