Having coarse, stiff hair.
Used in a Sentence
wire-haired
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for wire-haired.
Editorial note
I've no other way to describe it, this one was rolling around in that rose like a wire-haired terrier in stray fish guts.
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Quick take
Having coarse, stiff hair.
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for wire-haired.
adjective
Having coarse, stiff hair.
Example sentences
I've no other way to describe it, this one was rolling around in that rose like a wire-haired terrier in stray fish guts.
It is worth noting that Gnasher, the UK Dennis's dog, is an Abyssinian wire-haired tripe hound, a rare breed indeed.
I see the US version's dog is not called Gnasher (only known example of an Abyssinian wire-haired tripe hound).
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use wire-haired in a sentence?
I've no other way to describe it, this one was rolling around in that rose like a wire-haired terrier in stray fish guts.
What does wire-haired mean?
Having coarse, stiff hair.
What part of speech is wire-haired?
wire-haired is commonly used as adjective.