flat tire — a tire that has lost air pressure and cannot function properly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tire that has lost air pressure and cannot function properly
Pronunciation (IPA): /flæt ˈtaɪər/
Example Sentences
- Murphy's law struck again - I got a flat tire right before my first date!
- The superhero's weakness wasn't kryptonite, but flat tires on his batmobile.
- She learned how to change a flat tire from a YouTube tutorial in the middle of nowhere.
flat tire
NOUN[/flæt ˈtaɪər/]
a tire that has lost air pressure and cannot function properly
He stares helplessly at the flat tire on a deserted country road.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Flat derives from Old Norse flatr, meaning 'level' or 'even.' Tire comes from Middle English tire, originally referring to the metal or leather covering surrounding a wheel. The compound term 'flat tire' emerged in the automotive era to describe a deflated pneumatic tire.
Breakdown
flat (Old Norse flatr, meaning level or even) + tire (Middle English tire, meaning covering or band around a wheel, likely from Old French tirer meaning to draw or pull).
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📝Examples
“Murphy's law struck again - I got a flat tire right before my first date!”
“The superhero's weakness wasn't kryptonite, but flat tires on his batmobile.”
“She learned how to change a flat tire from a YouTube tutorial in the middle of nowhere.”
“The driving test included a surprise flat tire scenario that made everyone panic.”
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