CEFR B2

tire chain

noun

Meaning

A set of metal links fitted around a vehicle's tires to improve traction on snow or ice.

Examples

Drivers are legally required to carry tire chains when traveling through this mountain pass during the winter months.
She struggled to install the tire chains in the freezing cold after the blizzard began.

Synonyms: snow chain, tire traction device

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tire chain (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈtaɪər tʃeɪn

Definition

A set of metal links fitted around a vehicle's tires to improve traction on snow or ice.

Examples

Drivers are legally required to carry tire chains when traveling through this mountain pass during the winter months.
She struggled to install the tire chains in the freezing cold after the blizzard began.

How to Use tire chain

put on tire chains (collocation): to attach the chains to the wheels — "We had to pull over to put on tire chains because the road was completely covered in ice."
drive with tire chains (collocation): to operate a vehicle while the chains are attached — "You must drive slowly when you have tire chains on your wheels to avoid damaging the road."

Synonyms of tire chain

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