Definition of "tyre" in inglés

noun

1. The ring-shaped protective covering around a wheel which is usually made of rubber or plastic composite and is either pneumatic or solid.

   • pneumatic tyres
   • runflat tyres

2. The metal rim, or metal covering on a rim, of a (wooden or metal) wheel, usually of steel or formerly wrought iron, as found on (horse-drawn or railway) carriages and wagons and on locomotives.

   • iron tyres for the coach and iron shoes for the horse
   • tyres and rails of steel, and every axle with roller bearings

verb

1. (transitive) To fit tyres to (a vehicle).

noun

1. (India) Curdled milk.

noun

1. (obsolete) Attire.

verb

1. (obsolete) To adorn.