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Definition of wirehair

wirehair

/ˈwaɪərˌhɛər/
wire · hair
Plural:wirehairs
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wirehair Lexical Profile

wirehair Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An animal, especially a breed of dog or cat, characterized by a coarse, stiff, and wiry coat.

Example

"The hunter brought his German wirehair on the upland bird hunt because of the dog's endurance and weather-resistant coat."

• adjective

1

Having a rough, coarse, and stiff coat of hair that resembles the texture of wire.

Example

"The wirehair terrier requires specialized grooming to maintain its distinctive, weather-resistant coat."

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• Nearby Words

wire strippers
wired
wireframe
wirehair
wireless
wirelessly
wirelike

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'wire' and 'hair', first recorded in the late 19th century to describe specific breeds of terriers and pointing dogs characterized by their rough, stiff coats.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wirehair. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wirehair
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