What does "wire-to-wire" mean?

From start to finish (especially in reference to a victory achieved by a sportsperson who maintained a lead at every stage of an event from start to finish).

What is a synonym for "wire-to-wire"?

Common synonyms include: gate-to-wire.

Wire-to-wire

adj, adv

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Adjective

1
From start to finish (especially in reference to a victory achieved by a sportsperson who maintained a lead at every stage of an event from start to finish). not-comparable
"wire-to-wire coverage of the race"

Adverb

1
Alternative form of wire to wire alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
"... led wire-to-wire in the small pony race on Don't Talk Back. Leslie Falini beat five other large ponies […]"

Synonyms

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gate-to-wire

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