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wiredraw


wire·draw

verb \ˈwī(-ə)r-ˌdr\

Definition of WIREDRAW

transitive verb
1
: to draw or stretch forcibly : elongate
2
: to draw or spin out to great length, tenuity, or overrefinement : attenuate
wire·draw·er \-dr(-ə)r\ noun

First Known Use of WIREDRAW

1598

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