Definition of TIRE

August 8, 2020

verb (1)

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ˈtī(-ə)rHow to pronounce tire (audio)

tired; tiring

transitive verb

1 : to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue

2 : to wear out the patience of : bore

tire

noun (1), often attributive

1 : a rubber cushion that fits around a wheel (as of an automobile) and usually contains compressed air

2 : a metal hoop forming the tread of a wheel

tire

noun (2)

1 obsolete : attire

2 archaic : a woman’s headband or hair ornament

tire

verb (2)

tired; tiring

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