thin but strong
mỏng nhưng mạnh mẽ
Example:
- a wiry little man
một người đàn ông nhỏ bé gầy gò
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stiff and strong; like wire
cứng và khỏe; giống như dây
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Definition of wiry
wiryadjective
wiry
/ˈwaɪəri//ˈwaɪəri/"Wiry" originates from the Old English word "wir" meaning "wire" or "cord," referring to something made of twisted fibers or thread. The word evolved to describe things with a similar texture, like a person with thin, strong muscles or a piece of material with a tightly woven structure. The association with "wire" emphasizes the strength and resilience of the object or person, despite their thinness.
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