Spy and Wire

Spy

Spy verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.

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Wire and spy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wire" instead a verb "Spy".

Nearby Word: spying

Wire verb - String on a wire.

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Spy and wire are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Spy" instead a verb "Wire".

Nearby Words: wired, wiring, wireless

old	old spy	old wire
good	good spy	good wire
real	real spy	real wire
black	black spy	black wire
Other adjectives: white, last, red, invisible.

Robert McCall and Mickey Kostmeyer use a simple rhyme (presumably taught in spy school) to help them remember which wire to cut: Blue before yellow, kills the fellow.

Source: Wire Dilemma
In Water World, a yo-yo, exercise machine, and flute are mistaken for garrote wire, a torture device, and spy listener.

Source: Future Imperfect
Future Imperfect: While going through the Mariner's belongings, the Atoll's citizens assume that a yo-yo, flute, and exercise machine are garrote wire, a spy listener, and a torture device.

Source: Film / Waterworld

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