donut spare

English

noun
Definitions
  • (automotive) A type of spare tire. The undersized spare wheel (tire and rim) provided by automotive manufacturers in lieu of a full-sized tire, for use in emergencies, when one of the regular ones can no longer be used.

Etymology

Compound from English donut + English spare (wanting flesh, lean).

Origin

English

spare

Gloss

wanting flesh, lean

Concept
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The body

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