snow chains

snow chains
Chains fitted to the rear tires of an automobile to give traction on snow and ice and reduce the likelihood of skidding.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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  • snow chains — noun (plural) a set of chains that are fixed around the wheels of a car so that it can drive over snow without slipping …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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