Phrase Hound found 163 phrases and 159 compound words that contain wire. The most common are listed below. Open wire in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 163
- wire transferA transfer of funds between banks by electronic means.
- barbed wireTwisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.
- under the wireAcross the finish line.
- wire ropeA strong cable consisting of twisted strands of wire, generally intended for supporting heavy loads.
- behind the wireIn a prison camp or refugee camp.
- over the wireOf communications, information, data, or signals electronically transmitted from one location to another.
- down to the wireAt the very end of a process or project, especially one with a fast-approaching deadline.
- wire-to-wireFrom start to finish (especially in reference to a victory achieved by a sportsperson who maintained a lead at every stage of an event from start to finish).
- ground wireA wire that connects a circuit to ground.
- Wire mesh
- chicken wireA mesh of wire, usually galvanized, with a hexagonal pattern, generally used for making fences, especially for enclosures for small farm animals and pets.
- wire serviceA service provided by a news agency that transmits news reports to subscribers electronically, e.g. by telegraph or the Internet. The subscribers are usually media outlets such as newspapers. Examples include the Associated Press and …
- guy wireAlternative spelling of guy-wire.
- live wireAn electrical wire through which there is a flow of electrical current.
- Copper wire
- wire transfersplural of wire transfer: A transfer of funds between banks by electronic means.
- wire servicesplural of wire service: A service provided by a news agency that transmits news reports to subscribers electronically, e.g. by telegraph or the Internet. The subscribers are usually media outlets such as newspapers. Examples include the …
- Steel wire
- bridge wireAlternative spelling of bridgewire (“pyrotechnic component”).
- wire tapAlternative form of wiretap: A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
- wire stripperA small, hand-held device used to strip the electrical insulation from electric wires.
- hot-wireTo start an automobile engine by bypassing the ignition key wiring.
- wire cuttersA hand tool resembling pliers, intended for cutting wires.
- razor wireA form of securing wire similar to barbed wire, but with a series of short blades instead of barbs. Also, a length thereof.
- cheese wireA strong fine wire able to cut through cheese easily. Normally with either a wooden handle at each end, or fixed to a board at one end, with a wooden handle at the other.
Compound words 159
- firewireA high-speed digital link standard covered by the IEEE 1394-1995 standard.
- wiretapA connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
- newswireA service used for the transmission of breaking news to the media or to the public.
- tripwireA cord or wire arranged so that when snagged or pulled by an intruder, it will trigger a detector or trap or a device, such as a land mine.
- haywireWire used to bind bales of hay.
- wirelineSynonym of landline: A fixed telephone communications cable; originally, one run over land, as opposed to a submarine cable.
- wireframeA visual model of an electronic representation of a three-dimensional object as defined geometrically by line segments.
- highwireA wire strung high above the ground which is used for acrobatic stunts.
- wirehairedHaving wiry hair.
- wireboundHeld together with a binding of wire.