wiry
adjective/ˈwaɪəri/
/ˈwaɪəri/
(comparative wirier, superlative wiriest)
- (of a person) thin but strong synonym sinewy
- a wiry little man
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- (of hair, plants, etc.) stiff and strong; like wireTopics Appearancec2
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