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wiry (wīr′ē)
Related Forms:
- wiriness wir′i·ness noun
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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wiry Synonyms
wiry
modif.
Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus Copyright © 1999 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
wiry Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- coat: General Physical Description The Wirehaired Vizsla a medium sized, solid colored, active dog with a harsh, wiry coat.
Modifying Another Word
- rather: The slender rather wiry plant has light grey-green narrow leaves.
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