See also: steel wool (US)
Definition of wire wool - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
cleaningUK fine wire strands used for cleaning surfacesUK
- She used wire wool to scrub the pan.
- Wire wool was perfect for polishing the metal.
- He bought wire wool for the cleaning job.
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fine wire strands used for cleaning surfaces
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
She used a wire cutter to cut the wire for the fence.
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 wool
protect someone too much from harm or treat with extreme care
She tends to wrap her children in cotton wool.
deceive someone by hiding the truth
He tried to pull the wool over her eyes.
state of being deceived or misled by someone
He didn't realize the wool over his eyes until it was too late.
soft, absorbent cotton for medical or cosmetic use
She used cotton wool to clean the wound.
shop selling wool and related products
She visited the wool store to buy knitting supplies.
having a texture similar to wool
The sweater has a wool-like texture.
small soft ball of cotton used in medicine or crafts
She used a cotton wool ball to clean the wound.
short stick with cotton ends for cleaning or makeup
She used a cotton wool bud to clean her ear.
wool in its natural state before processing
The factory imports raw wool for textile production.
wool from sheep of the Shetland islands
Shetland wool is prized for its softness.
business of buying and selling wool between people or countries
The wool trade was important in medieval England.
wool that has been washed and is free of dirt
The factory processes clean wool for making clothes.
strongly fixed in beliefs, habits, or attitudes
He is a dyed-in-the-wool supporter of that team.
deceive someone so they do not see the truth
He tried to pull the wool over my eyes, but I noticed.
deceive someone by hiding the truth or tricking them
He tried to pull the wool over my eyes by lying about his plans.
soft textile fiber from alpacas used for warm clothing and blankets
The scarf was made from pure alpaca wool.
very warm and cozy
The blanket is as warm as wool on a cold night.
wool being processed for the first time
This sweater is made from new wool.
soft hair from sheep used to make yarn and warm cloth
This sweater is made from pure sheep's wool.
wool that is being processed for the first time
The factory specializes in virgin wool products.
fine steel fibers used for cleaning surfaces
She used steel wool to scrub the pan.
fibrous material from melted minerals used for insulation or soundproofing
Mineral wool is used for both heat and sound insulation.
wool removed from a sheep's body
The farmer collected the fleece wool after shearing.
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- French:paille de fer, ...
- German:Stahlwolle, ...
- Italian:lana d'acciaio, ...
- Spanish:lana de acero, ...
- Portuguese:lã de aço, ...
- Chinese:钢丝绒, ...
- Japanese:スチールウール, ...
- Arabic:سُلك جَلي, ...
- Hebrew:צֶמֶר פְּלָדָה, ...
- Russian:металлическая мочалка, ...
- Ukrainian:дротяна вовна, ...
- Hindi:तार ऊन, ...
- Bengali:তারের উল, ...
- Catalan:llana d'acer, ...
- Czech:drátěnka, ...
- Danish:ståluld, ...
- Dutch:staalwol, ...
- Greek:σύρμα καθαρισμού, ...
- Hungarian:acélgyapot, ...
- Khmer:រោមដែក, ...
- Korean:철수세미, ...
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- Polish:wełna stalowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):palha de aço, ...
- Romanian:lână de sârmă, ...
- Swedish:stålull, ...
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- Turkish:tel yünü, ...
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