Driving

Flat tire

flæt ˈtaɪər

noun

What does Flat tire mean?

A tire that has lost air.

Example sentence

"I got a flat tire on the way to work."

American usage tip

'Puncture' is Indian English; say flat tire or flat.

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A service where staff parks your car.
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The marked path for pedestrians to cross.
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The front glass of a car.
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A marked strip of road for one line of cars.
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To let other traffic go first.
Highway
A major fast road between cities.
Pull over
To stop your car at the side of the road.
Spare
The extra tire in your trunk.

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