English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Result for Wiredraw
Wiredraw
(v. t.)
To form (a piece of metal) into wire, by drawing it
through a hole in a plate of steel.
Wiredraw
(v. t.)
Hence, to draw by art or violence.
Wiredraw
(v. t.)
Hence, also, to draw or spin out to great length and
tenuity; as, to wiredraw an argument.
Wiredraw
(v. t.)
To pass, or to draw off, (as steam) through narrow
ports, or the like, thus reducing its pressure or force by friction.