Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spare-tyre
noun
/spɛə tʌɪə/
Definition
A spare-tyre is an additional tyre kept in a vehicle to replace a flat or damaged tyre.
Examples
- Always check your spare-tyre before a long trip.
- He changed the flat tyre and put on the spare-tyre in just a few minutes.
- Some cars come with a compact spare-tyre that takes up less space.
Meaning
It provides a backup in case one of the regular tyres becomes unusable, ensuring that the vehicle can still operate safely.
Synonyms
- extra tyre
- replacement tyre
- emergency tyre
