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Definition of wire grass - Reverso English Dictionary
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plantTECH. US type of tough, wiry grass found in sandy soilsTECH. US
- Wire grass thrives in the coastal sandy areas.
- Farmers often struggle to remove wire grass from their fields.
- Wire grass can be a nuisance in well-manicured lawns.
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type of tough, wiry grass found in sandy soils
Expressions with wire
transfer money electronically between accounts
She will wire money to her friend overseas.
connect electrical wires to a device
He wired up the new sound system.
tightrope used in acrobatics high above the ground
The acrobat performed daring stunts on the high wire.
energetic and lively person
At the party, she was the live wire, keeping everyone entertained..
happening at the last possible moment, often with urgency
The game went down to the wire.
continue until the very last possible moment
The game will take it to the wire.
risky or dangerous action
Starting a new business can be a high wire act.
to engage in a risky or dangerous activity
He knew he was touching a live wire by questioning the boss's decision.
just before the deadline or end
She submitted her assignment just under the wire.
until the very last possible moment
The game went up to the wire before we won.
in a restricted or controlled area
Only authorized personnel are allowed behind the wire.
take great risks for success
Entrepreneurs often walk the high wire to achieve their goals.
rumor or news circulating informally
The word on the wire is that the company will merge.
take a significant risk
He decided to walk the wire and invest all his savings in the startup.
connect electrical wires
The electrician will wire in the new light fixture tomorrow.
wire with barbs to prevent passage
Barbed wire topped the prison walls.
thin flexible length of steel used for fastening strengthening or conducting force
They used steel wire to secure the wooden posts together.
brush with stiff wire bristles for cleaning or scraping
He used a wire brush to scrub off the rust.
tool for cutting wire efficiently
He used a wire cutter to trim the cable.
hand tool for cutting wires
He used wire cutters to trim the cable.
material made from interwoven wires
The sculpture was crafted from wire mesh.
thick wire used for making fences
The farmer used fencing wire to build the new pen.
mesh made of thin metal strands used as barrier or filter
A wire screen covered the window to keep mosquitoes out.
wire netting with a hexagonal pattern for animal enclosures
The chickens are kept in a pen made of chicken wire.
Expressions with grass
become covered with grass
The old playground has started to grass over.
go outside and engage with nature
After hours of gaming, he decided to touch grass.
secretly tell authorities about someone's wrongdoing
He threatened to grass on his friends to the police.
in a field eating grass
The cows are at grass during the summer.
believe others have it better than you do
He thinks grass is always greener on the other side.
inexperienced or naive like fresh grass
He's green as grass when it comes to cooking.
neglected or forgotten over time
The project is now in the long grass.
postpone action on something to delay dealing with it
They decided to kick the issue into the long grass until next year..
hidden enemy or threat
Watch out for him, he's a snake in the grass.
people think others have it better than them
She always wants a new job; the grass is always greener.
observe something very slow and uninteresting
Waiting for the software to update was like watching the grass grow.
remove someone from a position of responsibility
The old manager was put out to grass to make way for new ideas.
tough grass growing on sandy shores
Beach grass helps stabilize the sand dunes.
the act of trimming grass
He spent the afternoon cutting grass in the backyard.
skirt made from grass, often worn for cultural dances
She wore a grass skirt for the dance performance.
single long narrow leaf of grass
He lay down and watched a blade of grass sway.
grass found in marshy areas
Marsh grass provides habitat for many wetland animals.
device attached to a lawnmower to collect grass
He emptied the grass catcher after mowing the lawn.
animals fed on grass not grain
The farm sells grass-fed beef.
grass resembling bamboo, often grown for landscaping or craft material
They planted bamboo grass along the path and used stems for simple crafts.
type of grass used as animal feed
Farmers grow barley grass to feed their livestock.
grass used for lawns and pastures
Bermuda grass is popular for lawns in the southern U.S.
non-venomous snake native to Europe, typically green and yellow
The grass snake slithered quietly through the underbrush.
grass thriving in moist meadow conditions
The meadow grass was lush and green after the rain.
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- French:herbe filiforme, ...
- German:Drahtgras, ...
- Italian:gramigna filiforme, ...
- Spanish:hierba de alambre, ...
- Portuguese:capim-arame, ...
- Chinese:铁线草, ...
- Japanese:ワイヤーグラス, ...
- Arabic:عُشْب سِلْكِي, ...
- Hebrew:עֵשֶׂב חוּטִי, ...
- Russian:проволочная трава, ...
- Ukrainian:дротяна трава, ...
- Hindi:तार घास, ...
- Bengali:তারের ঘাস, ...
- Catalan:gramínia de filferro, ...
- Czech:drsná drátovitá tráva, ...
- Danish:trådgræs, ...
- Dutch:draadgras, ...
- Greek:συρματόχορτο, ...
- Hungarian:szálkafű, ...
- Khmer:ស្មៅរឹងដើមស្តើងដូចខ្សែលួស, ...
- Korean:철사풀, ...
- Persian:علف سیمی, ...
- Polish:trawa druciana, ...
- Portuguese (BR):capim-arame, ...
- Romanian:iarbă de sârmă, ...
- Swedish:trådgräs, ...
- Thai:หญ้าลวด, ...
- Turkish:tel otu, ...
- Vietnamese:cỏ dây, ...
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