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wire vs finishing line

finishing line vs wire

wire and finishing line both are nouns.

wire is a verb but finishing line is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wire Yes No Yes No
finishing line Yes No No No
As nouns, finishing line is a hypernym of wire; that is, finishing line is a word with a broader meaning than wire:
  • wire: the finishing line on a racetrack
  • finishing line: a line indicating the location of the finish of a race
Other hypernyms of wire include finish line.
wire (noun) finishing line (noun)
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc a line indicating the location of the finish of a race
a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
a message transmitted by telegraph
the finishing line on a racetrack
wire (verb) finishing line (verb)
equip for use with electricity
send cables, wires, or telegrams
fasten with wire
string on a wire
provide with electrical circuits
Difference between wire and finishing line

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