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Definition of Wiredrawn

Wiredrawn
Wiredraw 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.

Meaning of Wiredrawn from wikipedia

- The building has a flat roof with brick coping and walls of painted, wiredrawn brick; newer Roman brick is under the windows. An off-center brick pier...