wirework

noun

Definition of wireworknext
as in lattice

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Recent Examples of wirework The bra, undergarments and armbands are all French wirework, backed with a blush fabric, to create a nude illusion. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 Another huge element was the stunt team, who have helped execute fights between superhuman creatures and quite a bit of flying via wirework (one thing the actors won’t miss much). — Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024 And while professionals are well equipped to control for potential head injuries, wirework is an exception, because performers have so little control. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 17 June 2024 Classes offered include fight choreography, martial arts, parkour, acrobatics, high falls, wrecks, wirework, rigging workshops, weapons and acting classes. — Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Chandor tries to keep things moving with chases and wirework and a lot of exploding squibs, occasionally dropping an image of Kraven in silhouette or a figure moving in a wide shot that suggests a sensibility behind the camera. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024 The delightful Oscar-winning visual effects combine techniques like the sodium vapor process and wirework to give life to Eglantine’s psychedelic flying bed and other inanimate-no-longer objects. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024 In a recent sit-down with Haute Living, the legendary actor and martial artist shared his thoughts on the current state of Hollywood stunts, which, unlike in Chan’s heyday, is dominated by CGI and wirework trickery. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wirework
  1. lattice
  2. screening
  3. grille
  4. screen
  5. webbing
Noun
  • Some folks might not like the flat-lattice keyboard, which feels a little bit shallow, but the power-efficient mini-LED backlighting is a nice touch.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
  • This lattice pair feels especially elevated and comes in a bunch of great colors.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • On Monday, June 6, the two of them, along with frequent Anderson collaborator Luke Wilson and others, got trapped in an elevator at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures after a 30th-anniversary screening of Anderson’s film Bottle Rocket.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • The platform also adds intelligent automation, including two-way texting, candidate screening, and interview scheduling to help save time and money.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of screening
Noun
  • There’s no covering that up at a BBQ full of people standing around a hot grill.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Return the ribs to the grill uncovered for 15–30 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize and become sticky and lacquered.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of grille
Noun
  • Mexican authorities announced no more than 25,000 will be allowed to gather near the statue, with overflow crowds directed to 49 other locations along Paseo de la Reforma and throughout the city featuring screens showing the game.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • With last month’s news that Samsung Display had received Apple's approval to produce screens for the iPhone Fold with an initial order of 3 million units, the consensus was that Apple was being cautious.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of screen
Noun
  • This helps the webbing be paired consistently with hardware such as buckles.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • The polyester jacquard webbing goes through the footbed and can be adjusted to a length that’s comfortable for your feet.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
Definition of webbing

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“Wirework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wirework. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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