spare tire

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spare tire (plural spare tires) (American spelling, Canadian spelling)

  1. An extra wheel carried as a replacement in case of a flat.
    Synonym: spare wheel
  2. (idiomatic) Excess weight or fat accumulated near the waist.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spare,‎ tire.

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