wiredraw
wiredraw · wiredraws · wiredrew · wiredrawn · wiredrawing
To stretch out, as though drawing wireTo stretch (some physical thing) out, as though drawing wire; to elongate.
Meaning
2 senses(archaic, transitive)To stretch (some physical thing) out, as though drawing wire; to elongate.
(obsolete, transitive)To stretch (words, a meaning etc.) to suit one's own purpose.
Origin
From wire + draw.From wire + draw.
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Forms
wiredraws, wiredrawing, wiredrew, wiredrawnLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle