DICT.TW Dictionary Taiwan
Wire·draw v. t. [imp. Wiredrew p. p. Wiredrawn p. pr. & vb. n. Wiredrawing.]
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.
My sense has been wiredrawn into blasphemy. --Dryden.
3. 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.
4. Steam Engine To pass, or to draw off, (as steam) through narrow ports, or the like, thus reducing its pressure or force by friction.
◄ ►