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SPARE TIRE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Excess fat around the waistline
Synonyms:
love handle; spare tire
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("spare tire" is a kind of...):
adipose tissue; fat; fatty tissue (a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs)
Holonyms ("spare tire" is a part of...):
body; torso; trunk (the body excluding the head and neck and limbs)