balloon tire

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noun

a broad tire filled with air at low pressure for cushioning the shock of uneven surfaces: used on road vehicles such as bicycles and early automobiles.

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Origin of balloon tire

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby balloon tire

balloon sail, balloonseptostomy, balloon shade, balloon sleeve, balloon-tip catheter, balloon tire, balloon tyre, balloon vine, ballot, ballotade, ballot box

Example sentences from the Web for balloon tire

Who knew explaining how to change a tire and back out of a ditch could be so seductive?
The Golden West Up for Grabs: ‘Painted Horses’ Is the Next Great Western Novel|Wendy Smith|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After a tire-puncturing spree in late October, 17-year-old Laquan McDonald was shot dead by a police officer in Chicago.
The 14 Teens Killed by Cops Since Michael Brown|Nina Strochlic|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The two U.S. entities, along with the RDIF, last year acquired a majority interest in a leading Russian tire maker, Voltyre-Prom.
Exclusive: Did This Manhattan Firm Help Shield a Russian Fund From Sanctions?|Bill Conroy|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The low crunch of packed dirt against rubber tire was overwhelmed by the ragged explosions of automatic gunfire.
A Belgian Prince, Gorillas, Guerrillas & the Future of the Congo|Nina Strochlic|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Eventually, even the most enthusiastic diner will tire of going to his restaurant.
Cornel West’s Disappointing Decline|David Masciotra|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For, at that moment Squinty stood up on his hind legs, as the boy had taught him, and walked over toward the big balloon basket.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum
Squinty cuddled down in the basket of the balloon, between two bags full of something, and shivered.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum
There were a great many of them in the balloon, and Squinty thought they must have something good in them.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum
Mandy Ann had put on her best frock, a white one, stiff with starch, and standing out like a small balloon.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
On the ground near the flattened tire lay a new one, just taken out of the brackets that had supported it.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews

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