spare tire

noun

1
: an extra tire for a car
2
informal : a roll of fat around the waist

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In addition to the aforementioned interior layout, the build comes standard with exterior upgrades like an Owl Vans rear spare tire carrier/ladder, Owl side steps, KC HiLites off-road lighting, and an exterior awning. New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025 The troops searched the vehicle, finding a plastic bag of fentanyl pills under the spare tire. Mary Beth Sheridan The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2025 Tactical Application Vehicles The Trail Dog also comes with a spare tire and rim, a cabinet for storage in the front, a propane tank holder with room for an additional bottle, and support for roof racks. New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024 An x-ray scan of the truck led to the discovery of items in the back seat and a spare tire. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spare tire

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“Spare tire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spare%20tire. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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