tire
/taɪər/ · tiʳe
noun
- A circular band of rubber or metal surrounding a wheel, designed to bear the weight of a vehicle and to provide traction. The tire was flat and needed to be inflated before driving.
- A feeling of exhaustion or weariness, especially after a prolonged period of mental or physical effort. After working late for several nights, I felt a strong sense of tire and needed a break.
verb
- To become or make something tired or exhausted. The long hike tired me out, so I had to take a rest.
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Did you know? The word 'tire' has a fascinating connection to the word 'terra', which is Latin for 'earth'. This highlights the evolution of the word's meaning from a reference to the earth to a circular band surrounding a wheel.