English Explanatory Dictionary

wiredraw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To stretch (some physical thing) out, as though drawing wire; to elongate.
  2. To stretch (words, a meaning etc.) to suit one's own purpose.

Word forms

wiredraw wiredraws wiredrawing wiredrew wiredrawn wire-draw wyredraw

Etymology

From wire + draw.

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