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Definition of "sipe" []

  • Slit in a tire to drain away surface water and improve traction. (noun)
  • (dialect) A drain. (noun)
  • To cut grooves in tires. (verb)
  • (UK) To drain, to filter through peat or reeds; to seep. (verb)

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Use "sipe" in a sentence
  • "(I think Cathy Seipp of blessed memory did the reverse — "sipe" instead of "seep.")"
  • "The best ones use a softer compound and a molded-in sipe--a strategically placed groove in addition to the normal tire tread to help carry the water out."
  • "If you are interested in participating, contact the O.sipe Temple No. 65 at P.O. Box 1943 or call Bob Cosby at (229) 269-1681."