run-flat

adjective

Of a pneumatic tire, designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to allow the vehicle to continue to be driven (although usually at a reduced speed).

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Meanings

adjectiverun-flat (not comparable)
  1. not comparableautomotiveOf a pneumatic tire, designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to allow the vehicle to continue to be driven (although usually at a reduced speed).
nounrun-flat (plural run-flats)

plural run-flats

  1. automotiveA pneumatic tire designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to allow the vehicle to continue to be driven (although usually at a reduced speed).
Cite this entry
APA

run-flat. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/run-flat

MLA

“run-flat.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/run-flat. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “run-flat,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/run-flat.

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