WIRY


Meaning of WIRY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ waɪəri ]

1.

Someone who is wiry is rather thin but is also strong.

His body is wiry and athletic.

ADJ

2.

Something such as hair or grass that is wiry is stiff and rough to touch.

Her wiry hair was pushed up on top of her head in an untidy bun.

= coarse

≠ soft

ADJ

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