(artillery) A former type of canon the construction of which included an internal layer of wire windings.

A hollow cone-shaped device with a conductive interior and an insulating exterior (usually plastic) applied over two (or more) wires (5mm or less) twisted together to make an electrical connection.

Alternative form of high-wire

Alternative form of tripwire

fencing wire

A very pliable and durable steel wire, used to tie reinforcing steel together and as a general fastener in construction work.

To separate or close off by installing a wire barricade or fence, as around the perimeter. / (dated) To send (a message) by wire.

(electricity) A wire that connects a circuit to ground.

simple past tense and past participle of wire off

Alternative form of bridgewire