tyre
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
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a rubber ring placed over the rim of a wheel of a road vehicle to provide traction and reduce road shocks, esp a hollow inflated ring ( pneumatic tyre ) consisting of a reinforced outer casing enclosing an inner tube See also tubeless tyre cross-ply radial-ply
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a ring of wear-resisting steel shrunk thermally onto a cast-iron railway wheel
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a metal band or hoop attached to the rim of a wooden cartwheel
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of tyre
C18: variant of C15 tire, probably from tire ³
Example Sentences
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F1 is stepping into the unknown with some of the biggest rule changes the sport has ever seen, with the power unit, chassis, tyres and fuel all new for 2026.
From BBC
Campbell later claimed in court that he had the tyres changed on his wife's bike as a "romantic gesture".
From BBC
The biggest rule change in F1 history has seen cars, engines and tyres all subject to change this year, in addition to the introduction of carbon-neutral sustainable fuels.
From BBC
F1 has made the biggest rule change in its history and introduced new regulations for chassis, engines, tyres and fuel.
From BBC
Four cars with busted tyres, thanks to a pothole.
From BBC
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