CEFR B2

alloy wheel

noun

Meaning

A vehicle wheel manufactured from an alloy of aluminum or magnesium, prized for being lighter and more durable than traditional steel wheels.

Examples

Many modern sports cars come standard with high-performance alloy wheels.
He spent the entire weekend cleaning the brake dust off his alloy wheels.

Synonyms: rim, mag wheel

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alloy wheel (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæ.lɔɪ wiːl

Definition

A vehicle wheel manufactured from an alloy of aluminum or magnesium, prized for being lighter and more durable than traditional steel wheels.

Examples

Many modern sports cars come standard with high-performance alloy wheels.
He spent the entire weekend cleaning the brake dust off his alloy wheels.

Synonyms of alloy wheel

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