retread

• Substantivo que designa um pneu usado ao qual foi aplicada uma nova banda de rodagem para prolongar sua vida útil; também pode se referir, de forma figurada, a algo reformado ou reaproveitado.

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.

   Pneu recauchutado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosrecapremoldremould

• Verbo que significa colocar uma nova banda de rodagem em um pneu desgastado ou, em sentido figurado, reformular ou reviver algo antigo ou ultrapassado. No uso atual, também pode indicar reaproveitar um material para uma nova finalidade.

A verb meaning to put a new tread on a worn tire, or figuratively to rework or revive something old or outdated.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

   • 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.

   Sinônimosrecastrehashremakerevamprework

2. Renew tire treadB2formal

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

   Recauchutar pneu

   • 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.

   Sinônimosrecapremoldremould