Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Wires.
How to pronounce wires:
US
Wires - as a noun
Ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ligament11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conducting wireHypernyms (Closely Related)
conductor14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The finishing line on a racetrack
A message transmitted by telegraph
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
telegram11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
message10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Wires - as a verb
Provide with electrical circuits
Example: "Wire the addition to the house"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equip16fit6fit outoutfit9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fasten with wire
Example: "The columns were wired to the beams for support"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unwire9String on a wire
Example: "Wire beads"
Equip for use with electricity
Example: "Electrify an appliance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electrify17Example Sentences
"The electrician is working on repairing the wires in the house."
"The telephone wires were damaged during the storm."
"Please make sure all the wires are properly connected."
"The wires of the computer were tangled and needed to be sorted out."
"He carefully stripped the insulation off the wires."
Word Game Points
Is WIRES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wires is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WIRES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is WIRES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wires is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWIRES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is WIRES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wires is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWIRES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.