tyre

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtaɪə/ AmE /ˈtaɪər/

noun en → es

1 PART OF CAR [singular] B1

a rubber ring that covers the wheel of a vehicle and is used to protect it when driving on roads

neumático, llanta

  • the tyre of something

Collocations tyre repair shop · flat tyre

  • The car had a flat tyre.

    El coche tenía un neumático pinchado.

2 SPORT [singular] B2

a rubber ring that is used in some sports, such as rugby or American football

tire (deportivo)

  • the tyre of something

Collocations rugby tyre · football tyre

  • The rugby players were rolling the ball over the tyre.

    Los jugadores de rugby estaban rodando el balón sobre la tira.