wiry

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\ ˈwī(-ə)r-ē

wirier\ ˈwī-rē-ər

\; wiriest

Definition of wiry

1a 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

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a man with long, wiry arms She was lean and wiry from years of working out. He has dark, wiry hair.

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