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wiry in Bulgarian

wiry in Bulgarian is жилав — wiry means lean and muscular, with visible strength rather than bulk.

wiry in Bulgarian

жилав
adj
Pronounced: zhilav
Thin, muscular and flexible.

What does "wiry" mean?

  1. adj Lean and muscular, with visible strength rather than bulk.
    "The marathon runner had a wiry build that seemed built for endurance."
  2. adj Resembling wire in texture, especially stiff or springy hair or fur.
    "The terrier had a coarse, wiry coat that needed regular brushing."
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wiry in a sentence

  • The marathon runner had a wiry build that seemed built for endurance.
  • Despite his wiry frame, he could lift far more than expected.
  • The terrier had a coarse, wiry coat that needed regular brushing.
  • His wiry gray hair stuck out in every direction.

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What is "wiry" in Bulgarian?
"wiry" in Bulgarian is жилав. wiry means: Lean and muscular, with visible strength rather than bulk.
How do you pronounce жилав?
"wiry" in Bulgarian is жилав, pronounced "zhilav".
How do you use "wiry" in a sentence?
Example: "The marathon runner had a wiry build that seemed built for endurance." In Bulgarian, "wiry" is жилав.
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