snow chain

Thân thiện

A driver attaches snow chains to the tires of a car in a snowy parking lot.

Definition

Noun A device consisting of a chain or set of chains that is fitted around a vehicle's tire to provide increased traction when driving on snow or ice.

Usage

A "snow chain" is a singular noun referring to the device for one tire. The plural form "snow chains" is commonly used to refer to a set for multiple tires. They are used as a temporary safety measure in winter driving conditions.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Before descending the mountain pass, the driver stopped to install a snow chain on the rear tire.
  • It is a legal requirement to carry snow chains in your car during winter in some alpine regions.
  • The snow chain broke after hitting a patch of bare asphalt.

Advanced Usage

• "to fit/put on snow chains": The action of installing the chains onto the tires.
  • We had to pull over to fit the snow chains as the blizzard worsened.
• "to remove/take off snow chains": The action of taking the chains off the tires.
  • You must remove the snow chains immediately when you return to cleared roads to avoid damaging your tires.

Variants and Related Words

• Tire chain: A more general synonym for "snow chain."
• Traction device: A broader term that can include snow chains, snow socks, and other grip-enhancing products.
• Snow sock: A textile alternative to metal chains, designed for lighter snow conditions.

Synonyms

• Tire chain
• Skid chain (less common)

Related Phrases

• Chain up: An informal phrasal verb meaning to install snow chains.
  • We need to chain up before we go any further.
• Chained vehicle: A vehicle that has snow chains fitted.
  • The sign indicated that only chained vehicles were permitted on the road ahead.

Học thuật

Noun

1. chain attached to wheels to increase traction on ice or snow

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tire chain