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wire noun 1 metal drawn out into a narrow flexible strand. 2 a length of this, usually wrapped in insulating material, used for carrying an electric current. 3 telecomm a cable that connects point with point. 4 old use a telegram or telegraph. 5 a fence or barrier, etc made of wire; wire netting. 6 originally US horse-racing the wire stretched across the track at the finishing line. verb (wired, wiring) 1 a to send a telegram to someone; b to send (a message) by telegram. 2 (also wire something up) a to fit up or connect up (an electrical apparatus or system, etc) with wires; b to fasten or secure it with wire. 3 to catch (an animal) in a trap. wirer noun. get one's wires crossed to misunderstand or be confused about something.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon wir.