ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
"The farmer repaired the broken fence by weaving new wire between the wooden posts."
a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
"The electrician replaced the old frayed wire to restore power to the kitchen outlets."
the finishing line on a racetrack
"The jockey crossed the wire first to win the race by a nose."
Metal formed into a thin, even thread, now usually by being drawn through a hole in a steel die.
"The old jewelry maker carefully threaded the fine wire through the tiny eye of the needle to begin his intricate repair."
In plain English: A wire is a thin, strong metal strand used to carry electricity or connect things together.
"The phone wire was cut, so nobody could call the house anymore."
To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.
"The winemaker carefully twisted a piece of copper wire around each cork before sealing the vintage bottle for export."
In plain English: To wire something means to send money electronically to someone.
"I need to wire some money to my brother for his tuition."
Usage: Use this verb when you physically secure objects like bottle necks or fence posts by wrapping them tightly with metal strands. It is distinct from simply tying something because it specifically involves the material of wire rather than string or rope.
A surname.
"My neighbor, Mr. Wire, was holding a yard sale in his front driveway yesterday."
The word "wire" comes from Old English wīr, meaning a metal thread or wire ornament. It traveled into Middle English and eventually modern English with this same core meaning of a thin strand of metal.