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tire

US /ˈtaɪɚ/

noun, verb Core · B1 Du lịch & lưu trú

Definition

hoop that covers a wheel

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The mechanic replaced the front tire of the delivery truck.

Synonyms

  • exhaustgases ejected from an engine as waste products
  • fatiguetemporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
  • wearyexhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

Collocations

  • Easy flat tire
    describing flat tire (a level tract of land)
  • Medium spare tire
    to spare tire, meaning to refrain from harming
  • Hard tire out easily
    to tire out easily, meaning to lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
  • Very Hard grow weary and tire of excuses
    to increase in size, quantity, or maturity regarding weary and tire of excuses

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