Meaning & use
tyre
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The British and Commonwealth spelling of 'tire,' a rubber covering fitted around a wheel.
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He checked the tyre pressure before the long drive.
The car skidded after a tyre blew out on the motorway.
A note on using this word
Tyre is the standard spelling in British, Australian, and most Commonwealth English, while 'tire' is used in American English.
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