Phrase guide
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noun
An extra wheel carried as a replacement in case of a flat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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Synonyms: spare wheel
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Excess weight or fat accumulated near the waist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, figuratively
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Synonyms: love handle
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spare, tire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
excess fat around the waistline
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: love handle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue
History
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