Phrase guide

wire to wire

adj · adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Alternative form of wire-to-wire

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

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adv

Meaning 2

From start to finish (typically describing a sportsperson who is in the lead at every stage of an event from start to finish, or their victory).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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