wiredraw

• ⇰ To form (a piece of metal) into wire, by drawing it through a hole in a plate of steel.
• ⇰ Hence, to draw by art or violence.
• ⇰ Hence, also, to draw or spin out to great length and tenuity; <as>as, to <ex>wiredraw</ex> an argument</as>.
• ⇰ To pass, or to draw off, (as steam) through narrow ports, or the like, thus reducing its pressure or force by friction.