Wiredraw
[Verb transitive]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
1. To draw a metal into wire, which is done by drawing it through a hole in a plate of steel.
2. To draw into length.
3. To draw by art or violence.
5. To draw or
spin out to great length and
tenuity; as, to wiredraw an argument.
Wiredraw
[Verb transitive]
Webster's Dictionary 1913
1. To form (a piece of metal) into wire, by drawing it through a hole in a plate of steel.
2. Hence, to draw by art or violence.
3. Hence, also, to draw or
spin out to great length and
tenuity; as, to wiredraw an argument.
4. To pass, or to draw off, (as steam) through narrow ports, or the like, thus reducing its pressure or force by friction.
One who draw metal into wire.
Wiredrawing
[Participle present tense]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
1. Drawing a metal into wire.
2. Drawing to a great length or fineness.
Wiredrawn
[Participle passive]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
Drawn into wire; drawn out to great length or fineness.
