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Retread
see synonyms of retreadNoun
Verb
use again in altered form
Example Sentences:'retread an old plot'
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Retread
see synonyms of retreadverb (riːˈtrɛd
) -treads, -treading or -treaded
1. (transitive) another word for remould (sense 2)
noun (ˈriːˌtrɛd
)
2. another word for remould (sense 3)
3. Australian and New Zealand informal
a pensioner who has resumed employment, esp in a former profession
4.
a film, piece of music, etc, which is a superficially altered version of an earlier original
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Retread
see synonyms of retread verb transitive
1.
recap1
noun
2.
recap1
3. US, Slang
a person who is called back or returns to service, esp. military service
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Retread
see synonyms of retreadtr.v. re·tread·ed, re·tread·ing, re·treads
1. To fit (a worn automotive tire) with a new tread.
2. To make or do over again, especially with minimal revision; rehash: retreading a familiar story line.
n. (rētrĕd′)
1. A tire that has been fitted with a new tread.
2. A revision or reworking; a remake or rehash: a trite retread of an old musical.
3. Informal A person who has been retrained for work.
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