wirework

noun

Definition of wireworknext
as in lattice

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Recent Examples of wirework The wirework added another layer of complexity to the sequence. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 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 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wirework
  1. lattice
  2. screening
  3. grille
  4. screen
  5. webbing
Noun
  • To achieve such heights, Gicon’s design combines a conventional wind turbine with a steel lattice support structure and a telescoping inner tower.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Lasers can target specific spots, but researchers could only guess how energy moved through the lattice.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of lattice
Noun
  • While widespread awareness of breast cancer has helped save lives, persistent myths about the disease continue to cause dangerous delays in screening, treatment and follow-up.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Lee let me into a conference room for an impromptu screening.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of screening
Noun
  • The Weber Kettle Smart Ring, a removable metal collar, uses a fan to regulate airflow, adding the option for predictable heat to the manual charcoal grill millions already own.
    — Sal Vaglica, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Reynolds also alleged that an aftermarket grille guard installed by Northwest Automotive Warehouse interfered with the F-250’s pedestrian-detection system.
    — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of grille
Noun
  • Two large menu screens behind the counter advertise all sorts of morning goodies.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The films, which arrived amid a YA dystopian boom that also saw The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner books making the jump from shelves to screen, originally opened strong at the box office.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of screen
Noun
  • Colorful cotton webbing brings this classic shaker silhouette firmly into the 21st century.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Light brown webbing, especially on the ground spot, is also a reliable sign of sweetness.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of webbing

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“Wirework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wirework. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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