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
