Tyre

/taɪər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A rubber covering around the rim of a wheel, typically inflated with air, used on vehicles for traction and durability.

The car's tyre blew out on the highway, leaving us stranded.

A protective outer covering on a wheel, often designed for specific road conditions.

He chose a winter tyre to ensure better grip on the snowy roads.

An inflatable rubber covering for a bicycle wheel.

I need to replace the flat tyre on my bicycle before the weekend ride.

A circular band around a wheel that provides a grip surface for locomotion.

The racing team always uses specially designed tyres for optimal performance on the track.

The act of putting tyres on a vehicle.

He took the car to the shop for a tyre change before the long trip.

Middle English, from Old French 'tire' meaning 'to draw' or 'to pull'.

flat tyre

A tyre that has lost air and cannot be used.

spare tyre

An extra tyre carried in a vehicle for emergencies.

tyre pressure

The amount of air inside a tyre.

wheel

A circular object that facilitates movement.

rim

The outer edge of a wheel that holds the tyre.

Rubber

That car's got some sweet rubber on it.