wiredraw

1 of 2

verb

wire·​draw ˈwī(-ə)r-ˌdrȯ 

wiredrew; wiredrawing; wiredraws

transitive verb

1

: to draw or stretch forcibly : elongate

2

: to draw or spin out to great length, tenuity, or overrefinement : attenuate

wiredrawer

ˈwī(-ə)r-drȯ-ər 

ˈwī(-ə)r-drȯr

noun

wiredrawer

2 of 2

noun

: one that draws metal into wire

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from wire entry 1 + drawer

First Known Use

Verb

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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