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tire chain

/ˈtaɪər tʃeɪn/

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/ˈtaɪər tʃeɪn/B1formaltechnical
  • ruНабор металлических звеньев или тросов, надеваемых на шины транспортного средства для обеспечения сцепления на снегу или льду.

A set of metal links or cables fitted around the tires of a vehicle to provide traction on snow or ice.

  1. Vehicle traction deviceB1formal

    A set of chains fitted to the tires of a vehicle to provide increased traction when driving through snow or ice.

    ruЦепи противоскольжения

    • We had to put tire chains on the car to drive up the mountain.
    • The law requires tire chains on certain roads during winter storms.
    • He bought a new set of tire chains for his truck.