What is "wiredrawing"

Wiredraw \Wire"draw`\, v. t. [imp. Wiredrew; p. p. Wiredrawn; p. pr. & vb. n. Wiredrawing.]

1. To form (a piece of metal) into wire, by drawing it through a hole in a plate of steel.

2. Hence, to draw by art or violence.

   My sense has been wiredrawn into blasphemy.
   --Dryden.

3. Hence, also, to draw or spin out to great length and tenuity; as, to wiredraw an argument.

   Such twisting, such wiredrawing, was never seen in a court of justice.
   --Macaulay.

4. (Steam Engine) To pass, or to draw off, (as steam) through narrow ports, or the like, thus reducing its pressure or force by friction.

vb. (present participle of wiredraw English)