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• Wire wrapped jewelry — Wire wrapping is one of the oldest techniques for making jewelry by hand. In wire wrapping, jewelry is made using jewelry wire and findings similar to wire (like head pins) to make components. Wire components are then connected to one another… …   Wikipedia

• wire — /ˈwaɪə / (say wuyuh) noun 1. a piece of slender, flexible metal, ranging from a thickness that can be bent by the hand only with some difficulty down to a fine thread, and usually circular in section. 2. such pieces as a material. 3. a length of… …  

• wire-haired — /ˈwaɪə hɛəd/ (say wuyuh haird) adjective having coarse, stiff, wire like hair …  

• Wire rope — consists of several strands laid (or twisted ) together like a helix. Each strand is likewise made of metal wires laid together like a helix. Initially wrought iron wires were used, but today steel is the main material used for wire ropes.History …   Wikipedia

• Wire transfer — or credit transfer is a method of electronic funds transfer from one person or institution (entity) to another. A wire transfer can be made from one bank account to another bank account or through a transfer of cash at a cash office. Wire… …   Wikipedia

• Wire gauge — is a measurement of how large a wire is, either in diameter or cross sectional area. This determines the amount of electric current a wire can safely carry, as well as its electrical resistance and weight per unit of length. Wire gauge is… …   Wikipedia

• Wire nut — [http://www.idealindustries.com/wt/TwistOnWireConnectors.nsf] is a registered trademark of [http://www.idealindustries.com Ideal Industries] for a twist on wire connector. These connectors are used to fasten two or more electrical conductors… …   Wikipedia

• wire cutters — UK US noun [plural] a tool shaped like scissors, used for cutting wire Thesaurus: general hand toolshyponym * * * noun [plural] : a tool that is used for cutting wire a pair of wire cutters * * * ˈwire cutters [wire cutters …   Useful english dictionary

• Wire — Wire, v. i. 1. To pass like a wire; to flow in a wirelike form, or in a tenuous stream. [R.] P. Fletcher. [1913 Webster] 2. To send a telegraphic message. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• wire cutters — wire ,cutters noun plural a tool shaped like scissors, used for cutting wire …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English