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tire1 [ˈtaɪər, Brit ˈtaɪəʳ] N Am

tire
pneu m
spare tire
estepe m

I . tire2 VB trans

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II . tire2 VB intr

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tire
cansar(-se)
to be tired out
estar exausto(-a)

spare tire N Am, spare tyre N AUTO

spare tire
estepe m

Usage examples with tire

spare tire
estepe m
to tire sb out
cansar alguém

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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If a tubeless tire gets a small puncture, air escapes only through the hole, leading to a gentle deflation.
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Tire levers are not necessary or desirable in all cases.
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Extreme under-inflation can even lead to thermal and mechanical overload caused by overheating and subsequent, sudden destruction of the tire itself.
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The first to hatch usually tire by the time their brethren are emerging, making them easy prey.
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Guests ride on tire-shaped bumper car vehicles which float on a cushion of air, similar to an air hockey game.
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This is nearly twice the pressure found in an automobile tire.
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Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out.
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Each tire and wheel together weigh only 34 pounds.
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The guy appears behind the officer and hits him across the head with a tire iron.
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Railed vehicles move with much less friction than rubber tires on paved roads, making trains more energy efficient, though not as efficient as ships.
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