wiredraw

verb

wire·​draw ˈwī(-ə)r-ˌdrȯ How to pronounce wiredraw (audio)
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 How to pronounce wiredraw (audio)
ˈwī(-ə)r-drȯr
noun

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wiredraw was in 1598

Dictionary Entries Near wiredraw

Cite this Entry

“Wiredraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wiredraw. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!