Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

run-flat

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.65 in modern English

Syllables
run-flat
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of a pneumatic tire, designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to allow the vehicle to continue to be driven (although usually at a reduced speed).

noun

A pneumatic tire designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to allow the vehicle to continue to be driven (although usually at a reduced speed).

Inflected Forms

run-flats (plural)

Questions

What does run-flat mean?
Of a pneumatic tire, designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to allow the vehicle to continue to be driven (although usually at a reduced speed).

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