01 v. t. To form (a piece of metal) into wire, by drawing it through a hole in a plate of steel.
imp.
Wiredrew; p. p.
Wiredrawn; p. pr. & vb. n.
Wiredrawing
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To form (a piece of metal) into wire, by drawing it through a hole in a plate of steel.
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Hence, to draw by art or violence.“My sense has been wiredrawn into blasphemy.” — Dryden.
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Hence, also, to draw or spin out to great length and tenuity; as, to wiredraw an argument.“Such twisting, such wiredrawing, was never seen in a court of justice.” — Macaulay.
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To pass, or to draw off, (as steam) through narrow ports, or the like, thus reducing its pressure or force by friction.(Steam Engine)