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wirespun

[ wahyuhr-spuhn ]
/ ˈwaɪərˌspʌn /

adjective

drawn out as wire is.
overly subtle; obscure.
having too little substance.

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Origin of wirespun

wire + spun

Words nearby wirespun

wireroom, wire rope, wire service, wire side, wiresonde, wirespun, wire-stitch, wiretap, wiretapper, wire transfer, wire vine
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