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    Tire

    /taɪər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a rubber covering around a wheel, providing traction and a cushion.
    I need to buy a new tire for my car since the old one is flat.
    the act of tiring or the state of being tired.
    The tire of the body can lead to decreased performance.
    verb
    to exhaust physical strength; to become weary or fatigued.
    After running the marathon, I began to tire quickly.
    to wear out or diminish the strength of something.
    The constant demands of work can tire a person out.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'tyre', probably from Old French 'tiere', 'to pull, draw'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tire out:
    To cause someone to become exhausted.
    spare tire:
    A tire used as a replacement when the original tire is damaged.
    tire of:
    To become bored or weary of something.

    Related Words

    flat tire
    A tire that has lost air and cannot be used.
    tire pressure
    The amount of air inside a tire, measured in PSI.
    retread
    To renew a tire by adding new tread.

    Slang Meanings

    To be tired.
    I'm so tired after that workout.
    To bore someone.
    This meeting is really tiring me.