tire iron

/ˌtaɪər ˌaɪərn/
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Other forms: tire irons

Definitions of tire iron
  1. noun
    hand tool consisting of a lever that is used to force the casing of a pneumatic tire onto a steel wheel
    synonyms: tire tool
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    type of:
    hand tool
    a tool used with workers' hands
    lever
    a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
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