adjective
- resembling wire in form and texture; stiff and coarse
- lean, supple, and vigorous; thin but strong
Examples
- His wiry hair was difficult to comb.
- The old dog had a wiry coat that felt rough to the touch.
- Despite his small frame, the wiry boxer was surprisingly strong.
- She had a wiry build that made her perfect for rock climbing.
- The wiry grass grew in patches across the field.
- His wiry muscles showed years of hard physical work.