noun
Etymology
Origin of sidewall
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at side 1, wall
Example Sentences
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A statement by governing body the FIA said Pirelli had noticed "a separation in the sidewall" when they checked tyres on Friday.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2023
Heavy and overloaded vehicles in extreme heat are particularly susceptible to sidewall blowouts, according to Chicago-based United Tires, a nationwide used-tire seller.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 18, 2023
The recommended pressure stamped into every tire’s sidewall, is a rough guideline.
From Washington Post ● May 9, 2022
Without the tape, mechanics cannot add the final sidewall panels that line the interior of the cargo bay.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
My head snaps up at this oblique reference to redlighting, but August stares beyond me, at a sidewall.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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