Definition of wiry
wirier
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\ˈwī-rē-ər\;
wiriest
1 a
archaic
:made of wire
b
:resembling wire especially in form and flexibility
- the wiry coat of the Irish terrier
- wiry stems
c
of sound
:produced by or suggestive of the vibration of wire
- the violinist … often let his tone go nasal and wiry
- —D. J. Henahan
2
:being lean, supple, and vigorous :sinewy
- the wiry figure of a long-distance runner
- —Phoenix Flame
