\ ˈtī(-ə)r
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tired; tiring
Definition of tire
(Entry 1 of 4)
: to become weary
Definition of tire (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: a rubber cushion that fits around a wheel (as of an automobile) and usually contains compressed air
2
: a metal hoop forming the tread of a wheel
tire
noun (2)Definition of tire (Entry 3 of 4)
2
archaic
: a woman's headband or hair ornament
tire
verb (2)
tired; tiring
Definition of tire (Entry 4 of 4)
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tire
verb
\ ˈtīr
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tired; tiring
Kids Definition of tire
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to make or become weary
2
: to lose or cause to lose patience or attention : bore
They quickly tired of the game.
tire
nounKids Definition of tire (Entry 2 of 2)
: a rubber cushion that usually contains compressed air and fits around a wheel (as of an automobile)
tire
verb
\ ˈtī(ə)r
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tired; tiring
Medical Definition of tire
: to become weary
: to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue
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The first known use of tire was before the 12th century
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