Meaning of the word wye in English
What does wye mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wye
US /waɪ/
UK /waɪ/
Noun
1.
the twenty-fifth letter of the English alphabet
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The letter Wye is often used in mathematics to represent an unknown variable.
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The symbol for the letter Wye is 'Y'.
2.
a junction of three roads or railways forming a Y-shape
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The train tracks formed a perfect wye, allowing trains to switch directions efficiently.
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We took the left fork at the wye to reach the old town.