wiry
//ˈwaɪəri//
Adjective
wiryCanonical form
wirierComparative
wiriestSuperlative
1
(of a person or their body) lean, tough, and sinewy, suggesting strength and endurance.
The marathon runner had a wiry build that helped him endure long distances.
2
Resembling wire in form or texture; stiff and coarse.
The terrier has a wiry coat that requires regular grooming.