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wiry

/ˈwaɪəri/adjective

उच्चारण वायरी

दुबला-पतला पर गठीला, छरहरा और मज़बूत

Core word

adjectivewirier, wiriest
  1. 1

    (of a person or an animal) thin but strong

    दुबला-पतला पर गठीला, छरहरा और मज़बूत

    • The old farmer was small and wiry.
    • a wiry young athlete

    Synonyms sinewy lean tough strong

    Opposite flabby weak

  2. 2

    (of hair) stiff and strong, like wire

    (बाल) तार जैसे कड़े, खुरदरे

    • The dog has a wiry brown coat.
    • wiry grey hair

    Synonyms coarse bristly stiff

    Opposite silky soft