wirehaired

adjective

wire·haired | \ˈwī(-ə)r-ˈherd

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Definition of wirehaired

: having a stiff wiry outer coat of hair a wirehaired dog — compare rough, smooth

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Gunter, 4, is a 55-pound neutered male German wirehaired pointer mix. — idahostatesman, "Ada County Pet of the Week: Gunter," 12 June 2017

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wirehaired pointing griffon

wirehaired terrier

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wirehaired

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of wirehaired

of animals : having an outer coat of hair that is very stiff like wire

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