spare tire en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- (Canada, US) An extra wheel carried as a replacement in case of a flat.
- (Canada, US, figuratively) Excess weight or fat accumulated near the waist.
- (Canada, US) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spare, tire.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spare tyre | UK, alternative | lexicographic | |
| spare tires | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
donut (extra wheel)
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