retread

• Sustantivo que designa un neumático usado al que se le ha aplicado una nueva banda de rodadura para prolongar su vida útil.

A noun referring to a used tire that has been remolded with new treads to extend its usability.

1. Remolded tireB2formal

   A used tire that has been given a new tread surface to extend its life.

   Neumático reencauchado

   • He bought a retread for his truck to save money.
   • Retreads are often used on commercial vehicles.
   • The mechanic recommended a retread instead of a new tire.

   Sinónimosrecapremoldremould

• Verbo que significa aplicar una nueva banda de rodadura a un neumático desgastado, o en sentido figurado rehacer o rejuvenecer algo viejo u obsoleto.

A verb meaning to put a new tread on a worn tire, or figuratively to rework or revive something old or outdated.

1. Reuse in altered formB2informal

   To use something again, often with modifications or updates.

   reutilizar en forma modificada

   • The director decided to retread an old plot for the new movie.
   • They retread the same arguments in the debate.
   • The company retreaded its marketing strategy for a younger audience.

   Sinónimosrecastrehashremakerevamprework

2. Renew tire treadB2formal

   To put a new tread on a worn tire, extending its life.

   Reencauchar un neumático

   • The mechanic retreaded the truck tires to save costs.
   • Many commercial vehicles use retreaded tires for efficiency.
   • He retreaded the old tires instead of buying new ones.

   Sinónimosrecapremoldremould