Definition of whitewall

whitewallnoun

bức tường trắng

/ˈwaɪtwɔːl//ˈwaɪtwɔːl/

The term "whitewall" originates from the early days of automobile tires. In the 1920s, tires were often made entirely of black rubber. To add a touch of elegance and distinguish higher-end vehicles, manufacturers began using white rubber strips around the tire's sidewalls. This created a striking visual contrast, with the white "wall" surrounding the black tire. This trend caught on, and the term "whitewall" became synonymous with this specific tire design.

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a tyre with a white line going round it for decoration

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the area at the sides of the head where the hair has been removed by shaving, with longer hair on the top and at the back

khu vực ở hai bên đầu nơi tóc đã được loại bỏ bằng cách cạo, với tóc dài hơn ở phía trên và phía sau