self-sealing tire
1self-sealing — [self′sēl′iŋ] adj. 1. containing, or composed of, a substance that automatically seals punctures, etc. [a self sealing tire] 2. that can be sealed by pressure alone [a self sealing envelope] …
2self-sealing — adjective Date: 1851 1. capable of being sealed by pressure without the addition of moisture < self sealing envelopes > 2. capable of sealing itself (as after puncture) < a self sealing tire > …
3self-sealing — self sealer, n. /self see ling, self /, adj. capable of sealing itself automatically or without the application of adhesive, glue, or moisture: a self sealing automobile tire; self sealing envelopes. [1920 25] * * * …
4Run-flat tire — A run flat tire is a pneumatic vehicle tire that is designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven at reduced speeds (up to 90 km/h or 55 mph), and for limited distances of up to 100 …
5Flat tire — The term flat tire describes the condition whereby a pneumatic tire becomes deflated, such that the metal of the wheel is no longer kept suspended above the ground. This can occur for several reasons: [ [http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ab… …
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7Douglas SBD Dauntless — SBD Dauntless A 24 Banshee A U.S. Navy Douglas SBD Dauntless releasing a bomb. Note the extended trailing edge dive brakes …
8SBD Dauntless — infobox Aircraft name = SBD Dauntless A 24 Banshee caption = type = Dive bomber national origin = United States manufacturer = Douglas first flight = 1 May 1940 introduced = 1940 retired = 1959 (Mexico) produced = number built = 5,936 status =… …
9Compass — This article is about the direction finding instrument used in navigation. For other uses, see Compass (disambiguation). A simple dry magnetic pocket compass …
10Undercarriage — This article is about aircraft landing gear. For the Devin the Dude album, see Landing Gear. Undercarriage Undercarriage of a Boeing 777 300 …
