Dunlop

[ duhn-lop, duhn-lop ]

/ dʌnˈlɒp, ˈdʌn lɒp /

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noun

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

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Words nearby Dunlop

Dunkirk, dunk shot, Dun Laoghaire, Dunlap, dunlin, Dunlop, Dunmore, dunnage, dunnakin, dunnart, Dunne

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How to use Dunlop in a sentence

That’s different from the outgoing tires, whose roots stretch to the 1960s, when Goodyear, Firestone, and Dunlop were the tire suppliers.
A big change is coming to F1 cars—and their tires|Dan Carney|November 11, 2021|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.
Creating a better human experience at work starts with trust|MIT Technology Review Insights|October 5, 2021|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.
The Trailer: Whatever happened to Medicare-for-all?|David Weigel|July 22, 2021|Washington Post
Sorry to hear of Miss Dunlop's death; she has gone to a better world, anyhow.
Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie|George Brenton Laurie

"The case is doubtful—dark—mysterious," said Dunlop, with a solemn pause after each word.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)|Charles James Lever
"There may come a heavy reckoning for all this, madam," said Dunlop, trembling between fear and passion.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)|Charles James Lever
Mrs. Mackay will have her tea upstairs every night; Mr. Dunlop will always breakfast in bed.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)|Charles James Lever
I had the pleasure of seeing your Sisters all week—several nights at Mr. William Dunlop's.
A Portrait of Old George Town|Grace Dunlop Ecker

British Dictionary definitions for Dunlop

Dunlop

/ (ˈdʌnlɒp) /

noun

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

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