English Expression · Intermediate
bead breaker
A tool or device used to separate the bead from a tire rim
Pronunciation: say bead breaker
Meaning
A tool or device used to separate the bead from a tire rim.
Example
Lost in the middle of nowhere, he started to fix it by using his car-jack as a bead breaker, using the weight of the car to "gently" separate the bead from the rim.
Lost in the middle of nowhere, he started to fix it by using his car-jack as a bead breaker, using the weight of the car to "gently" separate the bead from the rim.
Practice tips
- Practice bead breaker out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.