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wiry

adjective

Lean and sinewy

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
W
Ends with
Y
Contains
IR
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈwaɪ(ə)ɹi

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Lean and sinewy

adjective

  1. Of or relating to wire

adjective

  1. Of hair that resembles wire in stiffness

    “Wiry red hair”

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Example Sentences

Wiry red hair

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