WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Wirehair

Definition:

Wirehair refers to a type of animal, usually a dog or a cat, that has a rough and wiry coat of hair.

Senses:

1. Noun:

A wirehair is a breed of dog or cat that has a distinctive rough and wiry coat.

Example sentence: I adopted a cute wirehair cat from the animal shelter.

2. Adjective:

In the context of animals, wirehair describes the appearance or quality of having a rough and wiry coat.

Example sentence: The wirehair dog won the Best in Show award at the dog show.

3. Verb:

Wirehair can also be used as a verb to describe the act of grooming or styling an animal's hair to obtain a rough and wiry texture.

Example sentence: The groomer wirehaired the dog for a more traditional look.

4. Adverb:

As an adverb, wirehair describes an action done in a rough, coarse, or unkempt manner.

Example sentence: The cat meowed wirehair as it leaped into the garden.