tire
Pronunciation: (tīr), [key]
— v., n. tired, tir•ing,
—v.t.
- to reduce or exhaust the strength of, as by exertion; make weary; fatigue: The long walk tired him.
- to exhaust the interest, patience, etc., of; make weary; bore: Your stories tire me.
—v.i.
- to have the strength reduced or exhausted, as by labor or exertion; become fatigued; be sleepy.
- to have one's appreciation, interest, patience, etc., exhausted; become or be weary; become bored (usually fol. by of&hasp;): He soon tired of playing billiards.
—n.
- fatigue.
tire
Pronunciation: (tīr), [key]
— n., v., tired, tir•ing.
—n.
- a ring or band of rubber, either solid or hollow and inflated, or of metal, placed over the rim of a wheel to provide traction, resistance to wear, or other desirable properties.
- a metal band attached to the outside of the felloes and forming the tread of a wagon wheel.
—v.t.
- to furnish with tires.
tire
Pronunciation: (tīr), [key]
— v., n. tired, tir•ing,
—v.t.
- to dress (the head or hair), esp. with a headdress.
- to attire or array.
—n.
- a headdress.
- attire or dress.
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