steel wire

Strong thin strand

Steel wire is wire made from steel—a strong, flexible strand used in construction, fencing, cables, and countless industrial applications.

It comes in various gauges and may be galvanized to resist rust.

The fence was strung with steel wire.

Piano wire is a high-tensile steel wire used in musical instruments and precision mechanisms.

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material composition

steel wirerope

Thick twisted fibers

fiber · hemp rope · natural fiber · cotton thread · silk thread

rigidity and strength

steel wireyarn

Twisted strand for crafts

ribbon · silk thread · string · twine · elastic band

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wire, steel

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G