English Words Starting With W

• wire gauze

  nounC2
  /ˈwaɪə ɡɔːz/A sheet of fine wire mesh woven into a criss-cross pattern, used primarily as a heat-diffusing support in laboratory work or as a sieve.
• wire glass

  nounC1/C2 (Low-frequency, specialized technical/architectural term)
  /ˈwaɪə ɡlɑːs/A type of safety glass with a wire mesh embedded within it, designed to hold together if shattered.
• wire grass

  nounLow
  /ˈwaɪə ɡrɑːs/A common name for various tough, wiry-stemmed grasses, often considered a nuisance weed in lawns and pastures.
• wire house

  nounLow
  /ˈwaɪə haʊs/A brokerage firm that uses electronic communication systems (originally telegraph wires) to transmit market information and execute trades.
• wire netting

  nounB2
  /ˌwaɪə ˈnetɪŋ/A mesh or grid made of interwoven or intersecting wires, typically used for fencing, reinforcement, or containment.
• wire recorder

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈwaɪə rɪˌkɔːdə/An early magnetic recording device that uses a thin steel wire to store audio signals.
• wire recording

  nounC1 (Low-frequency, specialized historical/technical term)
  /ˈwaɪə rɪˌkɔːdɪŋ/A historical method of audio recording using a thin steel wire as the storage medium.
• wire rope

  nounB2
  /ˈwaɪə rəʊp/A type of rope constructed from multiple strands of wire twisted or braided together, designed for high tensile strength, durability, and resistance to abrasion.
• wire service

  nounB2
  /ˈwaɪə ˌsɜː.vɪs/An organization that collects and distributes news stories, photographs, and other information to subscribing media outlets such as newspapers, radio, and television stations.
• wire side

  nounVery Low
  /ˈwaɪə saɪd/The side of a sheet of paper that was in contact with the wire mesh during the papermaking process, typically showing a textured pattern.
• wire transfer

  nounB2
  /ˈwaɪə ˌtrænsfɜː(r)/An electronic transfer of funds from one bank or financial institution to another, using a network such as SWIFT or Fedwire.
• wire vine

  nounLow
  /ˈwaɪə vaɪn/A common name for a climbing or trailing plant with wiry stems.
• wire wheel

  nounC1
  /ˈwaɪə ˌwiːl/A type of wheel, especially for vehicles, consisting of a hub connected to a rim by wire spokes, often made of metal.
• wire wool

  nounC1
  /ˈwaɪə wʊl/A mass of fine, very thin, tangled steel wires used for cleaning or scouring surfaces, especially to remove rust or burnt-on food.
• wire-gauge

  nounC1
  /ˈwaɪə ˌɡeɪdʒ/A standard system of measurement for the diameter of wire.
• wire-stitch

  verb-transitiveC2
  /ˈwaɪə ˌstɪtʃ/to bind sheets of paper together using metal staples passed through the fold.
• wire-wound resistor

  nounVery Low
  /ˌwaɪə waʊnd rɪˈzɪs.tər/A type of electrical resistor where the resistive element is a length of wire wound around a core.
• wired equivalent privacy

  nounRare
  /ˈwaɪəd ɪˈkwɪvələnt ˈprɪvəsi/A security protocol for wireless networks, designed to provide data confidentiality comparable to a traditional wired network.
• wiredraw

  verbverb-transitiveC2
  /ˈwaɪədrɔː/To draw metal into wire by pulling it through successively smaller holes; to extend or prolong (an argument, discussion) excessively or tediously.
• wireframe

  nounB2
  /ˈwaɪə.freɪm/A basic, skeletal visual model that shows the layout of a design (like a website or app) without detailed graphics or styling.

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