HyperDic: retread

English > 3 senses of the word retread:
VERBcreationretread, rework, make overuse again in altered form
changeretread, remold, remouldgive new treads to (a tire)
NOUNartifactretread, recapa used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads
retread > pronunciation
Soundsriytreh'd
Rhymesabed ... zed: 93 rhymes with ehd...
English > retread: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads.
Synonymrecap
Broadercar tire, automobile tire, auto tire, rubber tireA tire consisting of a rubber / rubber ring around the rim of an automobile wheel
Verbsretreadgive new treads to (a tire)
English > retread: 3 senses > verb 1, creation
MeaningUse again in altered form.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"retread an old plot"
Synonymsrework, make over
Broaderwork, work on, processshape, form, or improve a material
Spanishrehacer
English > retread: 3 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningGive new treads to (a tire) .
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsremold, remould
Broaderregenerate, renewreestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
Spanishrecauchutar, reencauchar
Catalanrecautxutar
Nounsretreada used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads

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