What does wiry mean?
Definitions for wiry
ˈwaɪər iwi·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
stringy, wiryadjective
lean and sinewy
wiryadjective
of or relating to wire
wiryadjective
of hair that resembles wire in stiffness
"wiry red hair"
Wiktionary
wiryadjective
Thin, muscular and flexible.
Don't fight him. He may be small, but he's wiry.
ChatGPT
wiry
Wiry typically describes something that is thin, strong, and often flexible or tough, much like a wire. In relation to people, it can refer to a lean and muscular physique, or tough, springy hair. It can also relate to a person's energetic, lively, or resilient nature.
Webster Dictionary
Wiryadjective
made of wire; like wire; drawn out like wire
Wiryadjective
capable of endurance; tough; sinewy; as, a wiry frame or constitution
Etymology: [Written also wiery.]
Wikidata
WIRY
WIRY is an AM radio station licensed to Plattsburgh, New York. The locally owned and operated radio station broadcasts at 1340 kHz in C-QUAM AM stereo with a full-service variety format. WIRY is primarily music-formatted, featuring an eclectic variety of formats. The station describes its format as "a careful music rotation of New Country, Adult Contemporary and enough Oldies sprinkled in." The station switches to a classic country format between 2 am and 4 am and plays a full-time oldies format on weekends. There is also a monthly show devoted to big band music. WIRY has an extensive local presence, even going so far as to have a live local host in the midnight to 2 am slot taking requests. The station also has a live local morning show and an extensive local news and sports bureau, carrying the Plattsburgh Cardinals hockey team in winter months. The station also has a tradio-style program entitled "Swap Shop" and features several creative advertising programs, including a listing of lunch menus from advertisers and a radio help-wanted show entitled "Who's Hiring."
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wiry in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wiry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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