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retread

UK
/ˌriːˈtrɛd/
US
/ˌriˈtrɛd/

Translations

retreadnoun
retreads
pl
UK
/ˌriːˈtrɛd/
US
/ˌriˈtrɛd/
восстановленная шина
The retread was cheaper than buying a new tire.
Восстановленная шина была дешевле, чем покупка новой.
The book is a retread of the original edition.
Книга является перепечаткой оригинального издания.
Additional translations
восстановленный протектор
восстановление протектора
Synonyms
reprint
revival
reproduction
reissue
retreadverb
retreaded
Past Simple
retreaded
Past Participle
retreading
Gerund
UK
/ˌriːˈtrɛd/
US
/ˌriˈtrɛd/
The company decided to retread the old factory for new production.
Компания решила перепрофилировать старую фабрику для нового производства.
They need to retread the tires before the long journey.
Им нужно перешинковать шины перед долгим путешествием.
Synonyms
reuse
recondition
revamp
rework
recycle
retreadadjective
UK
/ˈriːtrɛd/
US
/ˈriˌtrɛd/
Used attributively to describe something recycled, derivative, or lacking originality.

Definitions

retreadnoun
A tire that has been given a new tread to extend its life.
The mechanic recommended using a retread to save on costs.
A person or thing that is considered to be outdated or reused.
The movie felt like a retread of old ideas without any fresh perspective.
The act or process of putting a new tread on a worn tire.
Regular retread of delivery-truck tires helps the company cut expenses.
retreadverb
To put a new tread on a worn tire.
The mechanic decided to retread the old tires to extend their life.
To repeat or reuse something, especially in a slightly altered form.
The director chose to retread the plot of his previous film for his new project.
retreadadjective
Recycled or lacking originality; derivative.
Critics dismissed the film as a retread storyline with nothing new to offer.
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