Dunlop

[ duhn-lop, duhn-lop ]

noun

1. John Boyd, 1840–1921, Scottish inventor of the pneumatic tire.

Dunlop

/ ˈdʌnlɒp /

noun

1. DunlopJohn Boyd18401921MScottishSCIENCE: veterinary surgeonTECHNOLOGY: inventor John Boyd. 1840–1921, Scottish veterinary surgeon, who devised the first successful pneumatic tyre, which was manufactured by the company named after him

Example Sentences

That’s different from the outgoing tires, whose roots stretch to the 1960s, when Goodyear, Firestone, and Dunlop were the tire suppliers.

From Popular-Science

It can appear far-fetched to measure seemingly intangible concepts with hard data, and Dunlop acknowledges that many remain skeptical about her use of the word “love” when it comes to work.

From MIT Technology Review

That event was canceled, and Dunlop explained that the submitter had taken advantage of an overworked graphics team, which mistakenly created an image confirming “Bach's” appearance.

From Washington Post

Sorry to hear of Miss Dunlop's death; she has gone to a better world, anyhow.

From Project Gutenberg

"The case is doubtful—dark—mysterious," said Dunlop, with a solemn pause after each word.

From Project Gutenberg

"There may come a heavy reckoning for all this, madam," said Dunlop, trembling between fear and passion.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Mackay will have her tea upstairs every night; Mr. Dunlop will always breakfast in bed.

From Project Gutenberg

I had the pleasure of seeing your Sisters all week—several nights at Mr. William Dunlop's.

From Project Gutenberg