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wiry

wir·y [ wree ] (comparative wir·i·er, superlative wir·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. slim but strong: slim but muscular and strong

2. coarse: stiff and coarse like wire
a dog with wiry hair

3. produced by vibrating wires: produced by or sounding as though produced by vibrating wires


wir·i·ly adverb
wir·i·ness noun
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