Definition of tire iron

tire ironnoun

sắt lốp

/ˈtaɪər aɪən//ˈtaɪər aɪərn/

The origin of the term "tire iron" can be traced back to the early 20th century when automobiles first gained widespread popularity. As cars started to replace horse-drawn carriages as the main mode of transportation, it became crucial to develop tools that would help drivers maintain and repair their vehicles. One of these tools was a specialized device that would allow drivers to change a flat tire. While there were different styles of tire changers and levers, the most common tool for changing tires was a simple iron rod with a curved head that would fit onto the rim of the wheel and pry the tire off. This tool was originally called a "spoke wrench," as it was used to remove the wheels, which were made out of spokes. Since the 1920s, this tool has taken on a variety of names, such as "hub cap key," "wheel wrench," and "tire levers," depending on the manufacturer and region. However, the term "tire iron" gained popularity in the mid-20th century as automobile technology progressed, and the focus shifted away from wooden spokes to stronger and more durable metal rims. Tire irons became a staple tool in every car's trunk, and it soon became synonymous with changing tires. Today, the term "tire iron" is widely used to refer to any tool that is used to change a flat tire, regardless of its specific design or style.

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Example:
  • Jim grabbed his tire iron from the trunk of his car and changed the flat tire on the side of the road.

    Jim lấy cây xà beng ra khỏi cốp xe và thay chiếc lốp xe bị xẹp bên lề đường.

  • The tire iron slipped from Sarah's hand as she tried to loosen the lug nuts on her car's wheel.

    Thanh sắt tháo lốp trượt khỏi tay Sarah khi cô cố nới lỏng đai ốc bánh xe ô tô.

  • After a long drive, Robert checked the air pressure in his tires with his trusty tire iron.

    Sau một chặng đường dài lái xe, Robert kiểm tra áp suất không khí trong lốp xe bằng chiếc xà beng đáng tin cậy của mình.

  • Mary's husband, John, used a tire iron to remove the hubcap from their car's wheel in order to change the tire.

    Chồng của Mary, John, đã sử dụng một thanh sắt để tháo vành bánh xe ô tô để thay lốp.

  • Tom's tire iron had become worn out and rusty over time, making it difficult to loosen the lug nuts on his vehicle's tires.

    Chiếc sắt tháo lốp của Tom đã bị mòn và rỉ sét theo thời gian, khiến việc nới lỏng đai ốc bánh xe trên lốp xe của anh trở nên khó khăn.

  • During a pit stop at the racetrack, the pit crew used tire irons to quickly change the tires on the cars.

    Trong một lần dừng ở đường đua, đội sửa chữa đã sử dụng thanh sắt để nhanh chóng thay lốp xe ô tô.

  • Sarah's boyfriend, David, used a tire iron to gently tap on the underside of the car's frame in order to free a stuck tire.

    Bạn trai của Sarah, David, đã dùng thanh sắt đập nhẹ vào mặt dưới của khung xe để tháo lốp bị kẹt.

  • Chris made sure to keep his tire iron in a secure place in his car, as it had come in handy more times than he could count.

    Chris đảm bảo cất dụng cụ tháo lốp xe ở một nơi an toàn trong xe vì nó hữu ích nhiều lần đến mức anh không thể đếm xuể.

  • Before setting out on a long journey, Rachel checked her tire pressure and tightened the lug nuts with her trusty tire iron to ensure a safe ride.

    Trước khi bắt đầu một chuyến đi dài, Rachel kiểm tra áp suất lốp và siết chặt đai ốc bánh xe bằng dụng cụ tháo lốp đáng tin cậy của mình để đảm bảo an toàn cho chuyến đi.

  • In order to change a tire in the rain, Tom used a cloth to wipe the tire iron clean and dry before using it to tighten the lug nuts.

    Để thay lốp xe khi trời mưa, Tom đã dùng khăn lau sạch và khô bàn là lốp trước khi dùng để siết chặt đai ốc bánh xe.