Definition

To stretch or pull metal into a thin wire, or to elaborate on a subject in excessive detail.

Example

The artist decided to wiredraw the metal to create intricate designs.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was reading about how they wiredraw metal in manufacturing.

That sounds interesting! How does it work exactly?

Basically, they pull the metal through a die to make it thinner, like turning it into wire.

Wow, I didn't know that! It must take a lot of precision.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wiredraw → It is formed from "wire" (from Old English *wir*, meaning a slender, flexible strand of metal) and "draw" (from Old English *dragan*, meaning to pull or drag). The word "wiredraw" refers to the process of pulling or stretching wire to create a thinner strand.

Memory Tip

Think of pulling or 'drawing' a 'wire' to make it thinner — that's what wiredraw means.

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