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wire

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of wire

a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things
  • a telephone wire
Synonyms of wire

cable, cord, lace, lacing, line, rope, string
Words Related to wire

guy, halyard, lanyard, stay

bungee cord, whipcord

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