(tenpin bowling) The situation where all ten pins are knocked down with the second throw in a frame. The points scored by the next ball rolled (in the next frame) are added to the spare's frame's score.

Small amounts of money, especially coinage.

plural of spare tyre

An extra tyre carried in case one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged or deflated. / (idiomatic) A large paunch and rolls of fat around the waist.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see spare, tire. / An extra wheel carried as a replacement in case of a flat. / (idiomatic) Excess weight or fat accumulated near the waist.

Alternative spelling of sparerib

plural of spare rib (alternative form of spareribs).

A component of any manufactured goods, kept in reserve to replace one that fails; a spare.

Free time.

To be available or unused. / (UK, informal) To become very angry; to become frustrated or distraught: see spare. / (archaic) To be unemployed.