flat tyre
A 'flat tyre' is a common issue for vehicles, often caused by a puncture or other damage leading to air loss.
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Definition
B1Automotive
(common)A vehicle tyre that has lost air, making it deflated and unusable.
Example
- We had to pull over because we got a flat tyre on the highway.
- Driving with a flat tyre can be dangerous and damage the wheel.
B2Informal
(slang)The act of stepping on the back of someone's shoe, causing it to slip off or collapse.
Example
- He gave me a flat tyre while we were walking to class, and my shoe came off.
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