Tire (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), tired, tir·ing.
  1. to reduce or exhaust the strength of, as by exertion; make weary; fatigue (often followed by out): The long walk tired him.
  2. to exhaust the interest, patience, etc., of; make weary; bore: Your stories tire me.
verb (used without object), tired, tir·ing.
  1. to have the strength reduced or exhausted, as by labor or exertion; become fatigued; be sleepy.
  2. to have one's appreciation, interest, patience, etc., exhausted; become or be weary; become bored (usually followed by of): He soon tired of playing billiards.
noun
  1. fatigue.
noun
  1. 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.
  2. a metal band attached to the outside of the felloes and forming the tread of a wagon wheel.
verb (used with object), tired, tir·ing.
  1. to furnish with tires.
verb (used with object), tired, tir·ing.
  1. to dress (the head or hair), especially with a headdress.
  2. to attire or array.
noun
  1. a headdress.
  2. attire or dress.
verb
  1. to reduce the energy of, esp by exertion; weary
  2. to reduce the tolerance of; bore or irritate
  3. to become wearied or bored; flag
noun, verb
  1. the US spelling of tyre
verb, noun
  1. an archaic word for attire
Tire (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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