English

tire

taɪr, ˈtaɪr, ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ), ˈtaɪ̯ɚ, ˈtɑːɚ, ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ
Meaning: rubber covering of a wheel
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈtaɪr, ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ), ˈtaɪ̯ɚ, ˈtɑːɚ, ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ

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Example sentences

The car has a flat tire.
The car has a flat tire.
The mechanic put the jack under the car before changing the tire.
The mechanic put the jack under the car before changing the tire.
We jacked the car up to change the tire.
We jacked the car up to change the tire.
He used a hand pump to inflate the bicycle tires.
He used a hand pump to inflate the bicycle tires.
Please rotate the tires on your car every six months.
Please rotate the tires on your car every six months.

Usage Notes

In British English, it is spelled 'tyre'. It refers to the part of the wheel that contacts the road.

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