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I am often on guard over the Russians. In the darkness one sees their forms move like stick storks, like great birds. They come close up to the wire fence and lean their faces against it. Their fingers hook round the mesh.
Erich Maria Remarque

Meaning of "the wire" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THE WIRE

the wire play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THE WIRE

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The wire is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THE WIRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

The Wire

The Wire is an American crime drama television series set and produced in and around Baltimore, Maryland. Created and primarily written by author and former police reporter David Simon, the series was broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States. The Wire premiered on June 2, 2002, and ended on March 9, 2008, comprising 60 episodes over five seasons. Each season of The Wire introduces a different facet of the city of Baltimore. In chronological order they are: the illegal drug trade, the seaport system, the city government and bureaucracy, the school system, and the print news media. The large cast consists mainly of character actors who are little known for their other roles. Simon has said that despite its presentation as a crime drama, the show is "really about the American city, and about how we live together. It's about how institutions have an effect on individuals. Whether one is a cop, a longshoreman, a drug dealer, a politician, a judge or a lawyer, all are ultimately compromised and must contend with whatever institution to which they are committed.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THE WIRE

the whole kit
the whole nine yards
the whole shoot
the whole shooting match
the wild
the Wild Geese
the Wilderness
the willies
the Windies
the Windy City
the Wirral
the Wisdom of Jesus, the Son of Sirach
the witching hour
the Wolds
the woman
the wop-wops
the word
the works
The World
the worried well

WORDS THAT END LIKE THE WIRE

barbed wire
cheese wire
chicken wire
copper wire
dead wire
earth wire
fencing wire
fuse wire
get in under the wire
ground wire
high-tensile wire
high wire
live wire
number eight wire
razor wire
take it to the wire
telegraph wire
telephone wire
to the wire
trolley wire
wire

Synonyms and antonyms of the wire in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «the wire» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THE WIRE

Find out the translation of the wire to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of the wire from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «the wire» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

电线
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

el alambre
570 millions of speakers

English

the wire
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السلك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

провод
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

o fio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তারের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le fil
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

wayar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

der Draht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ワイヤー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

와이어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kabel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கம்பி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वायर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tel
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

il filo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

drut
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

провід
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

firul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

το σύρμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

die draad
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tråden
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ledningen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of the wire

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THE WIRE»

The term «the wire» is very widely used and occupies the 17.834 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about the wire

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7 QUOTES WITH «THE WIRE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word the wire.
1
Jean Dujardin
This is a universal, unique movie, it has potential to cross barriers. But we never thought about that on set, when we were doing the film. We knew that in making a silent movie, we were doing something a little bit under the wire, a bit interdit. It's a pastiche, but for the French taste, you would have thought.
2
Bob Greene
The meat-and-potatoes work of world journalism is performed by the wire service reporters.
3
Caitlyn Jenner
If you are dyslexic, your eyes work fine, your brain works fine, but there is a little short circuit in the wire that goes between the eye and the brain. Reading is not a fluid process.
4
Rebecca MacKinnon
Trade shows such as the wire tappers' ball are highly secretive and ban journalists from attending. None of the U.S. agencies that attended the wire tappers' ball - including the FBI, the Secret Service, and every branch of the military - were willing to comment when a reporter queried them about their attendance.
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Andrea Mitchell
All they expected me to do was rip and read the wire 'leads,' without doing any original reporting. It was pretty basic, but gave me a taste of how to combine my love of politics and broadcasting.
6
Philippe Petit
If I am practicing on the wire, and you pushed me, I would not move, and if you take a piece of wood and beat me up on the shoulder and the head, I would not move. You would not put me out of balance. You would not be able to. I am solid as granite when I am on the tight rope, and I should be.
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Erich Maria Remarque
I am often on guard over the Russians. In the darkness one sees their forms move like stick storks, like great birds. They come close up to the wire fence and lean their faces against it. Their fingers hook round the mesh.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE WIRE»

Discover the use of the wire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to the wire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Wire: Truth Be Told
Packed with photographs and featuring an introduction by series creator and executive producer David Simon, as well as essays by acclaimed authors George Pelecanos, Laura Lippman, and Anthony Walton, here is an invaluable resource for both ...
Rafael Alvarez, 2009
2
Crossing the Wire
It's a gauntlet run by millions attempting to cross the border. Through Victor's often desperate struggle, Will Hobbs brings to life one of the great human dramas of our time.
Will Hobbs, 2009
3
Across the Wire: Life and Hard Times on the Mexican Border
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Luis Urrea, 2010
4
The Wire: Urban Decay and American Television
This is a brilliant collection of essays on a show that has taken the art of television drama to new heights.
Tiffany Potter, C.W. Marshall, 2010
5
Silence on the Wire: A Field Guide to Passive Reconnaissance ...
"This book will be riveting reading for security professionals and students, as well as technophiles interested in learning about how computer security fits into the big picture and high-level hackers seeking to broaden their understanding ...
Michal Zalewski, 2005
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Tapping into The Wire: The Real Urban Crisis
I hope the readers of this intriguing book really 'feel' the problems that are highlighted and emerge committed to change."—Michael Kenneth Williams, actor, The Wire
Peter L. Beilenson, Patrick A. McGuire, 2012
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Under the Wire: How the Telegraph Changed Diplomacy
This is a book that can have a shaping effect not only on the field of international relations but on many others, since it compels one to think hard about how changes in technology affect behavior and thought among groups with deeply ...
David Paull NICKLES, David Paull Nickles, 2009
8
Through the Wire: Lyrics & Illuminations
This is a rare partnership between two geniuses at the top of their crafts -- Kanye West, who was named "the smartest man in hip-hop" by Time magazine, and Bill Plympton, an Academy Award-nominated animator, cartoonist, and illustrator.
Kanye West, 2009
9
Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse
But this is not a doomsday book.
David W. Orr, 2009
10
Cutting the Wire: Gambling Prohibition and the Internet
Cutting the Wire presents the story of how this law first developed, how it helped fight a war against organized crime, and how it is being used today.
David G. Schwartz, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE WIRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term the wire is used in the context of the following news items.
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HBO Eyes 'The Wire' Creator David Simon To Tackle Remake Of …
The Hollywood Reporter reveals that the network is looking at "The Wire" genius David Simon to put his pen to the adaptation of the show. And it's a good fit. «Indie Wire, Jun 15»
2
Walking Dead star goes on bizarre subway rant
Coleman played Tyreese on AMC's zombie hit until his character was killed off earlier this year, and also played Cutty on HBO's The Wire. Both roles were ... «Entertainment Weekly, May 15»
3
Watch Barack Obama and 'The Wire' Creator Talk Criminal Justice …
President Barack Obama sat down with The Wire creator David Simon for a thought-provoking conversation about criminal justice reform, our nation's ... «RollingStone.com, Mar 15»
4
Dancing's Derek Hough: Our Rumba Came Down to the Wire
We changed a few things and it was really down to the wire. Over the weekend, I had to teach her via text! What happened was Henry was there to go over ... «TV Guide, Mar 15»
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Rewatching 'The Wire': Classic Crime Drama Seems Written For Today
Like many devoted fans, I jumped on the release of newly reconfigured, high-definition versions of HBO's classic cop series The Wire, binge-watching much of ... «NPR, Jan 15»
6
Wallenda on the wire
Last spring, when Nik Wallenda announced his intention to walk a tightrope between Chicago skyscrapers, I started thinking about all the cool photo ... «Chicago Tribune, Nov 14»
7
Here's The Wire reunion from last night's PaleyFest
Last night, much of the cast of The Wire and creator David Simon gathered for a reunion panel at New York's PaleyFest, and—due to the institutionalized caste ... «A.V. Club, Oct 14»
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'The Wire' Star Anwan Glover -- Stabbed and Beaten Inside a DC …
"The Wire" star Anwan Glover was stabbed inside a Washington DC nightclub early Sunday morning. Glover -- who played Slim Charles -- was in Cafe Asia ... «TMZ.com, Aug 14»
9
Amazon wants you to spend the long weekend binge-watching 'The
The first round of shows includes the entire run of "The Sopranos," "The Wire," "Deadwood," "Rome" and "Six Feet Under," among others. Amazon is also offering ... «Washington Post, May 14»
10
HBO Content Is Coming To Amazon Prime Instant Video Including …
The programming list includes The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Big Love, Deadwood, Eastbound & Down, Family Tree, Enlightened, Treme, early ... «TechCrunch, Apr 14»

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