- To form (a piece of metal) into wire, by drawing it
through a hole in a plate of steel. - Hence, to draw by art or violence. - Hence, also, to draw or spin out to great length and
tenuity; as, to wiredraw an argument. - To pass, or to draw off, (as steam) through narrow
ports, or the like, thus reducing its pressure or force by friction.
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[ v. t.]