tyre-pump

A man uses a tyre-pump to inflate his bicycle tire.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A device for inflating tyres: "tyre-pump" refers to a mechanical tool, typically a hand-operated or foot-operated pump, used to force air into a tyre to increase its pressure.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I used a tyre-pump to inflate the bicycle tyre after it went flat. (A device for pumping air into a tyre.)
  • The car's spare tyre was low, so he fetched the tyre-pump from the boot. (A tool for inflating tyres.)

Advanced Usage

• "to work a tyre-pump": to operate a tyre-pump by manual effort.

  • She worked the tyre-pump vigorously until the tyre was firm. (She pumped air into the tyre using manual force.)

• "tyre-pump pressure": the amount of air pressure generated by a tyre-pump.

  • Check the tyre-pump pressure gauge to avoid over-inflating the tyre. (The gauge on the pump that measures air pressure.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tyre (n): the rubber covering of a wheel, typically filled with air.

  • The tyre on the front wheel is worn out. (The rubber part of a wheel.)

• Pump (n): a device for moving fluids or gases by suction or pressure.

  • A water pump is used to circulate water in the engine. (A machine for moving liquids or gases.)

Synonyms

• Air pump: a pump designed to move air.
• Inflator: a device used to inflate objects like tyres or balloons.

Phrasal Verbs

• Pump up: to inflate something using a pump.
  • I need to pump up the tyres before the long drive. (To increase air pressure in tyres.)

Related Idioms

• No direct idioms involve "tyre-pump" specifically, but related idioms include:
  • Pump iron: to lift weights for exercise (not directly related to tyres).
  • He goes to the gym to pump iron every morning. (To engage in weightlifting.)