wire vs equip

wire is a noun but equip is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wire	Yes	No	Yes	No
equip	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, equip is a hypernym of wire; that is, equip is a word with a broader meaning than wire:

Other hypernyms of wire include fit, fit out, outfit.

wire (noun)	equip (noun)
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
a message transmitted by telegraph
the finishing line on a racetrack

wire (verb)	equip (verb)
equip for use with electricity	provide with abilities or understanding
send cables, wires, or telegrams	provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
fasten with wire
string on a wire
provide with electrical circuits