wiry

1. ADJ Someone who is wiry is somewhat thin but is also strong. (人) 瘦而结实的

His body is wiry and athletic. 他的身体精瘦结实而且健壮。

2. ADJ Something such as hair or grass that is wiry is stiff and rough to touch. (毛发或草等) 硬而粗糙的

Her wiry hair was pushed up on top of her head in an untidy bun. 她那硬直的头发被向上梳起，在头顶盘成一个乱蓬蓬的髻。