noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Work, especially openwork, formed of wires. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   mesh netting made of wires wordnet
3. 3
   The use of wires to suspend actors in otherwise impossible positions. uncountable, usually

Verb

1. 1
   To create or work with wire, such as electric wire. transitive
2. 2
   To construct something using wire, such as a mesh or trellis. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

grillwork

Etymology

From wire + work.

Related phrases

wire fuwire fu

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