[ˈwʌɪə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- metal drawn out into the form of a thin flexible thread or rod
(e.g: a coil of copper wire)

- an electronic listening device that can be concealed on a person
(e.g: an undercover police informer who was wearing a wire)

- a telegram or cablegram


Phrases:
- by wire
- down to the wire
- the straight wire
- under the wire
- wire-to-wire

Origin:
Old English wīr; of Germanic origin, probably from the base of Latin viere ‘plait, weave’

[ˈwʌɪə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- install electric circuits or wires in
(e.g: wiring a plug)

- provide, fasten, or reinforce with wires
(e.g: they wired his jaw)

- send a telegram or cablegram to
(e.g: she wired her friend for advice)

- snare (an animal) with wire

- obstruct (a ball, shot, or player) by a hoop


Phrases:
- by wire
- down to the wire
- the straight wire
- under the wire
- wire-to-wire

Origin:
Old English wīr; of Germanic origin, probably from the base of Latin viere ‘plait, weave’