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Princeton's WordNet

  1. spare tire, love handlenoun

    excess fat around the waistline

Wiktionary

  1. spare tirenoun

    An extra wheel or tire carried as a replacement in case of a flat.

  2. spare tirenoun

    Excess weight or fat accumulated near the waist.

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  1. Spare tire

    A spare tire (or stepney in some countries) is an additional tire (or tyre - see spelling differences) carried in a motor vehicle as a replacement for one that goes flat, has a blowout, or has another emergency. Spare tire is generally a misnomer, as almost all vehicles actually carry an entire wheel with a tire mounted on it as a spare rather than just a tire, as fitting a tire to a wheel would require a motorist to carry additional, specialized equipment. However, some spare tires ("space-saver" and "donut" types) are not meant to be driven long distances. Space-savers have a maximum speed of around 50 mph (80 km/h).When replacing a damaged tire, placing the compact spare on a non-drive axle will prevent damage to the drivetrain. If placed on a drivetrain axle, the smaller-diameter tire can put stress on the differential causing damage and reducing handling.

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  1. spare tire

    A spare tire is an additional tire carried in a motor vehicle as a replacement for one that goes flat, has a blowout, or has another emergency issue. It is kept in the trunk of the vehicle or strapped to the back or underside of the vehicle. The term "spare tire" can also metaphorically refer to excess fat around a person's waist.

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  1. Spare tire

    A spare tire or spare tyre is an additional tire carried in a motor vehicle as a replacement for one that goes flat, a blowout, or other emergency. Spare tire is generally a misnomer, as almost all vehicles actually carry an entire wheel with a tire mounted on it as a spare, as fitting a tire to a wheel would require a motorist to carry additional, specialized equipment. However, some spare tires are not meant to be driven long distances. Space-savers have a maximum speed of around 50 mph.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of spare tire in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of spare tire in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of spare tire in a Sentence

  1. Tamara Duker Freuman:

    Someone might say,' I feel like I have a spare tire around my middle, and my clothes fit differently,' and they call it bloating, but I realize they are really talking about belly fat and weight gain, and the solution to that is weight loss.


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