The farmer climbed the gate carefully to avoid cutting himself on the rusty bob wire.

The technician carefully wrapped the coil with enamelled wire to prevent short circuits.

The artist preferred to sketch on wire-wove because it gave his charcoal a distinct texture.

During the blackout, the archaeologists nearly set off a trip wire protecting the tomb.

The technician carefully adjusted the bridge wire before testing the detonator.

The restoration team carefully rewired the antique radio, noting that the original fly-wire needed specialist treatment.

The journalist suspected the government had installed a wire-tap to monitor her calls.

Agents obtained a warrant to wire-tap the suspect's phone last week.

The detective discovered a wire tap hidden behind the bookshelf.

The detective tried to wire tap the suspect's phone but lacked a warrant.