noun
an automobile pneumatic tire with deep tread to give traction in snow
• Hypernyms: ↑pneumatic tire, ↑pneumatic tyre
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noun : an automotive tire with a tread designed to give added traction on snow or ice
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an automobile tire with a deep tread or protruding studs to give increased traction on snow or ice.
[1940-45]
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snow tire,
an automobile tire with heavy treads to give extra traction on surfaces made slippery by snow or ice: »
City council made it law today that—snow or no snow—drivers must have snow tires or chains on their vehicles from Jan. 1 to April 1 each year (Montreal Star).
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n. a tire with a tread that gives extra traction on snow or ice
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noun, pl ⋯ tires [count]
US : a special tire that is used to give a vehicle better control when you are driving on snow and ice
Useful english dictionary. 2012.