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wire copies

wire copies is the plural of wire copy.

Meaning of wire copy

Noun

wire copy (countable and uncountable, plural wire copies)

  1. A news item published by a wire service.
    • When you have read the wire copy carefully, set it aside and tell the story in your own words. Talk it into your computer or your typewriter. Refer to the wire copy only to check details, such as numbers and the spelling of proper names.1994, Edward Bliss, Writing News for Broadcast, page 145

Questions about wire copies

What is wire copies the plural of?
Wire copies is the plural of wire copy.

Words near wire copies in the dictionary

  1. wire chamber
  2. wire chambers
  3. wire cloth
  4. wire connector
  5. wire connectors
  6. wire copies
  7. wire copy
  8. wire cutters
  9. wire edge
  10. wire edges
  11. wire fox terrier

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