Wiry
adjective
Being thin but strong, especially referring to body or hair.
He was a wiry old man with a shock of white hair.
adjective
Made of wire; similar to wire in appearance or texture.
The fence was made of wiry threads that were twisted together.
adjective
Being thin but strong, especially referring to body or hair.
He was a wiry old man with a shock of white hair.
adjective
Made of wire; similar to wire in appearance or texture.
The fence was made of wiry threads that were twisted together.
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Pro Tip 1/3Physical Toughness
Refers to someone who may appear thin but possesses physical strength or endurance.
Despite being lightweight, the wiry gymnast dominated the rings.
Pro Tip 2/3Resilient Personality
Can imply a resilient or tenacious character, capable of facing hardships.
The wiry farmer worked tirelessly, unfazed by the harsh weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Strength
Often used to express surprise at someone's strength that is not obvious from their build.
The wiry artist could carry large canvases with ease.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Toughness
Refers to someone who may appear thin but possesses physical strength or endurance.
Despite being lightweight, the wiry gymnast dominated the rings.
Pro Tip 2/3Resilient Personality
Can imply a resilient or tenacious character, capable of facing hardships.
The wiry farmer worked tirelessly, unfazed by the harsh weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Strength
Often used to express surprise at someone's strength that is not obvious from their build.
The wiry artist could carry large canvases with ease.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Toughness
Refers to someone who may appear thin but possesses physical strength or endurance.
Despite being lightweight, the wiry gymnast dominated the rings.
Pro Tip 2/3Resilient Personality
Can imply a resilient or tenacious character, capable of facing hardships.
The wiry farmer worked tirelessly, unfazed by the harsh weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Strength
Often used to express surprise at someone's strength that is not obvious from their build.
The wiry artist could carry large canvases with ease.
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Safari Live - Day 12 PIPE...
there's a pattern in the sand a that almost looks like a brush has gone through it or a very wiry brush should we call it now that track there a lot of people probably would be very confused as to what that is and a lot would have said that is that probably from the
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How did feathers evolve?...
and even leap short distances through the air. Eventually, their arms stretched out into wings. Only then, perhaps 50 million years after the first wiry feathers evolved, did feathers lift those dinosaurs into the sky.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 12 PIPE...
there's a pattern in the sand a that almost looks like a brush has gone through it or a very wiry brush should we call it now that track there a lot of people probably would be very confused as to what that is and a lot would have said that is that probably from the
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How did feathers evolve?...
and even leap short distances through the air. Eventually, their arms stretched out into wings. Only then, perhaps 50 million years after the first wiry feathers evolved, did feathers lift those dinosaurs into the sky.
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Quote examples
James Wolcott
American Critic
Historically, Hollywood comedy has arrived in skinny envelopes. From fence post Buster Keaton to herky-jerky Jerry Lewis to wiry nerve-bundle Woody Allen to hung-loose Richard Pryor to whippy contortionist Jim Carrey, its comics and clowns have tended to be sliced thin and bendable.
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Stacey Solomon
People always warned me not to dye my hair too much or use too much heat but I ignored their advice. I always wanted to go blonder, straighter, slicker. The result? Wiry, broken strands and a psoriasis-ridden scalp. Stress causes flare-ups and it's so damn itchy.
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Paget Brewster
American Actress
I'm like this wiry freak they pulled out of a bar two months ago and said, 'Let's throw it on the wall and see if it sticks.
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Ananya Panday
Indian Actress
In school, I would always be uncomfortable because my skirt would expose my thin, chicken legs and wiry hands.
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Diana Ross
American Actress
My family called me a wiggle tail because I was a little skinny, wiry kid full of energy.
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James Wolcott
American Critic
Historically, Hollywood comedy has arrived in skinny envelopes. From fence post Buster Keaton to herky-jerky Jerry Lewis to wiry nerve-bundle Woody Allen to hung-loose Richard Pryor to whippy contortionist Jim Carrey, its comics and clowns have tended to be sliced thin and bendable.
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Stacey Solomon
People always warned me not to dye my hair too much or use too much heat but I ignored their advice. I always wanted to go blonder, straighter, slicker. The result? Wiry, broken strands and a psoriasis-ridden scalp. Stress causes flare-ups and it's so damn itchy.
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Paget Brewster
American Actress
I'm like this wiry freak they pulled out of a bar two months ago and said, 'Let's throw it on the wall and see if it sticks.
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Ananya Panday
Indian Actress
In school, I would always be uncomfortable because my skirt would expose my thin, chicken legs and wiry hands.
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Diana Ross
American Actress
My family called me a wiggle tail because I was a little skinny, wiry kid full of energy.
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