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词汇 wirework
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Definition of wirework in English:

wirework

noun ˈwʌɪəwəːk
  • 1Work done in or with wire; material or articles made of wire; (also) a structure made of wire, especially in the form of a mesh or grid. Formerly also: †the making of wire (obsolete).

  • 2In plural Chiefly with singular concord. An establishment where wire is made or (less commonly) where wire goods are manufactured.

  • 3A balancing act or feat performed on a tightly stretched wire suspended above the ground; the art of doing this; tightrope walking.

verb ˈwʌɪəwəːk
US rare
  • with object To manipulate or influence (a person); = wire-pull.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From wire + work
early 19th century. From wire + work. Compare wire-worker, wire-working.

Definition of wirework in US English:

wirework

nounˈwʌɪəwəːk
  • 1Work done in or with wire; material or articles made of wire; (also) a structure made of wire, especially in the form of a mesh or grid. Formerly also: †the making of wire (obsolete).

  • 2In plural Chiefly with singular concord. An establishment where wire is made or (less commonly) where wire goods are manufactured.

  • 3A balancing act or feat performed on a tightly stretched wire suspended above the ground; the art of doing this; tightrope walking.

verbˈwʌɪəwəːk
US rare
  • with object To manipulate or influence (a person); = wire-pull.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From wire + work<br>early 19th century. From wire + work. Compare wire-worker, wire-working.

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