wiry — thin but strong and tough, like wire
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: thin but strong and tough, like wire
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwaɪəri/
Korean meaning: 철사처럼 가늘지만 강하고 질긴
Korean pronunciation: **와**이어리
Example Sentences
- The marathon runner had a wiry build but could outrun much bigger athletes.
- My grandfather's wiry beard looked like he stuck his finger in an electric socket!
- Despite his wiry appearance, the old fisherman could haul in nets that younger men struggled with.
wiry
ADJECTIVE//ˈwaɪəri//
thin but strong and tough, like wire
thin but strong and tough, like wire
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Origin
wire(철사)에서 파생된 단어로, 철사의 특성인 '가늘지만 강한' 성질을 형용사로 만든 것입니다.
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“The marathon runner had a wiry build but could outrun much bigger athletes.”
“My grandfather's wiry beard looked like he stuck his finger in an electric socket!”
“Despite his wiry appearance, the old fisherman could haul in nets that younger men struggled with.”
“The dog's wiry coat made it look like it had been through a blender!”
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