Wirewove
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A type of writing paper of a fine glazed quality. not-comparable
"Dr. Johnson could not have spoken with more brutal plainness than Davenport to his aspiring neighbour of the first floor,— That best natur'd man with the worst natur'd Muse,— when advising him to abjure foolscap and wirewove, and go home and cultivate his estates."
- 2 A translucent material made of woven iron wires coated in varnish, used for windows or roofs on temporary structures. not-comparable
"A new substitute for glass in the form of varnish covered wire is now being used where glass will not stand the vibration or other conditions. The transparent wirewove roofing which is translucent, pliable as leather, and unbreakable, has for its basis a web of fine iron wire, with warp and weft threads about 1-12 inch apart. The netting is covered on both sides with a thick, translucent varnish, containing a loarge percentage of linseed oil."
- 3 A bedspring made entirely from twisted wires formed into springs. not-comparable
"A wirewove, of course, with that hammocky sag that promised an excruciating night and a hunchback come morning, but it is a clear choice between saggy wirewove and bunks, and she loathes bunks."
Example
More examples"Dr. Johnson could not have spoken with more brutal plainness than Davenport to his aspiring neighbour of the first floor,— That best natur'd man with the worst natur'd Muse,— when advising him to abjure foolscap and wirewove, and go home and cultivate his estates."
Etymology
From wire + wove.
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