Wire

Synonyms of wire

• cable
• line
• cord

Antonyms of wire

• remove
• disconnect
• unwire

Collocations of wire

barbed wire

Frequency: 80 %

The field was surrounded by barbed wire to keep intruders out.

live wire

Frequency: 70 %

Be careful, that wire is a live wire and could give you a shock.

wire transfer

Frequency: 60 %

I will send you the money through a wire transfer.

wire mesh

Frequency: 50 %

The fence was made of wire mesh to allow visibility through it.

telephone wire

Frequency: 40 %

The telephone wire was damaged, so we couldn't make any calls.

Idiomatic Expressions for wire

• Phrase: down to the wire
  Meaning: coming down to the last moment or deadline
  Usage: The project was completed down to the wire, with the team working late nights to finish on time.