tire
665
1.0
- noun
- /taɪər/
- US
:
neumático
- And it says that the rear tire is low on air.
- flat tire
- car tires
- tire marks
I bought a set of wheels and tires for my Tesla.
- I bought a set of wheels and tires for my Tesla.
- And it says that the rear tire is low on air.
- There's a difference between changing a tire and kissing, right?
- Stars are just the right rear tire was destroyed so never know.
- Unless you are law enforcement, do not use tire spikes of any kind.
- It kind of popped another tire with or without the flat.
- How long you been in the in the in the wheels and tires business, man?
Examples
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Yeah, we, uh, just had a flat tire, decided to kill some time at a diner.
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Cars kept going by, the tires making a wet sound on the hot asphalt.
Fiction book (1990) -
And it says that the rear tire is low on air.
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Like, no, I have changed my tire multiple times.
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You can replace a tire, you can add oil.
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Suspect does have a flat tire on rear.
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I bought a set of wheels and tires for my Tesla.
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When's the last time you checked your spare tires, tire pressure level?
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Her car crept forward, the tires parted water, just like she personally owned the road.
Fiction book (1990) -
I had to change the tire after I drove over a sharp object.
Synonyms
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1.0
A round rubber cover that fits a car wheel, holds air, and helps the car grip the road
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1.6
A ring of rubber around a wheel that touches the road
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1.6
A rubber ring on a car wheel that helps the ride be smooth and gives grip
1
3.6
A rubber cover filled with air that fits a car or bicycle wheel
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4.1
A car tire with strong cords that run across it to give a smoother ride
A rubber covering on a car wheel that gives grip and makes the ride smoother
Idioms
- Informal
A person who suddenly succeeds and then does not know what to do next
Compounds
- US
2
1.0
A round rubber cover that fits a car wheel, holds air, and helps the car grip the road
- Specialized
1
4.1
A car tire with strong cords that run across it to give a smoother ride
- Specialized
A tire for cars with strong layers running across it to give a smoother, longer lasting ride
A large fire that is out of control and burns many tires, making thick black smoke
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tire (the wheel covering) comes from an older word attire meaning 'to clothe' or 'dress', first used for the band that 'clothed' a wheel. That's why a tire is the covering that protects and fits around a wheel.