1tire1 (ˈtaɪə
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to reduce the energy of, esp by exertion; weary
- (tr; often passive) to reduce the tolerance of; bore or irritate ⇒
I'm tired of the children's chatter
- (intr) to become wearied or bored; flag
Alternative Forms
ˈtiring adjective Word Origin
Old English tēorian, of unknown origin
Synonyms
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exhaust,
drain,
fatigue,
weary,
fag,
whack,
wear out,
wear down,
take it out of,
knacker,
enervate,
tyre or US tire(ˈtaɪə)
Definitions
noun
- a rubber ring placed over the rim of a wheel of a road vehicle to provide traction and reduce road shocks, esp a hollow inflated ring (pneumatic tyre) consisting of a reinforced outer casing enclosing an inner tube See also tubeless tyre
, cross-ply
, radial-ply
- a ring of wear-resisting steel shrunk thermally onto a cast-iron railway wheel
- a metal band or hoop attached to the rim of a wooden cartwheel
verb
- (tr) to fit a tyre or tyres to (a wheel, vehicle, etc)
Word Origin
C18: variant of C15 tire, probably from tire³
