Stepney Meaning in English
word
ˈstɛpni
STEP-nee
ˈstɛpni
STEP-nee
Definition
A stepney is a spare wheel or tire kept in a car to replace a flat or damaged one while traveling.
Usage & Nuances
'Stepney' is mainly used in Indian English; in American or British English, 'spare wheel' or 'spare tire' is more common. It's used informally, often just for car tires, and rarely for other equipment.
Spanish: rueda de repuestoPortuguese (BR): estepe - pneu sobressalentePortuguese (PT): pneu suplente - estepeChinese (Simplified): 备胎Chinese (Traditional): 備胎Hindi: स्टेपनी (रिज़र्व टायर)Arabic: إطار احتياطيBengali: স্টেপনি - অতিরিক্ত চাকাRussian: запаскаJapanese: スペアタイヤVietnamese: bánh xe dự phòngKorean: 스페어 타이어Turkish: yedek lastikUrdu: اسپیئر ٹائرIndonesian: lốp dự phòng
Example Sentences
I changed the flat tire with the stepney.
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Do you know where the stepney is kept in this car?
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Every car should have a stepney for emergencies.
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We had to use the stepney after our tire burst on the highway.
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Don’t forget to check if your stepney is properly inflated before trips.
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My old car’s stepney was missing, so I had a real problem when I got a flat.
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