Retrodden: meaning, definitions and examples
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retrodden
[ riːtrɒdɛn ]
past participle
Retrodden refers to the act of having retreaded something, especially a tire. It implies the process of renewing the tread of a tire to extend its life and improve performance.
Synonyms
re-treaded, refurbished, renewed.
Examples of usage
- The mechanic retrodden the old tires for better traction.
- After the winter season, we had our tires retrodden for summer driving.
- Many vehicles on the road today have retrodden tires.
- Retrodden tires can be a cost-effective solution for businesses.
Translations
Translations of the word "retrodden" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retraçado
🇮🇳 पुनः चिह्नित
🇩🇪 rückgegangen
🇮🇩 dilalui kembali
🇺🇦 відновлений
🇵🇱 przebudowany
🇯🇵 再舗装された
🇫🇷 réaménagé
🇪🇸 reformado
🇹🇷 yeniden döşenmiş
🇰🇷 재포장된
🇸🇦 معاد تهيئتها
🇨🇿 přepracovaný
🇸🇰 prepracovaný
🇨🇳 重新铺设的
🇸🇮 preurejen
🇮🇸 endurskipulagt
🇰🇿 қайта қалпына келтірілген
🇬🇪 მეორედ გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 yenidən döşənmiş
🇲🇽 reformado
Etymology
The term 'retrodden' is derived from the word 'tread,' which has its origins in Old English 'trēad,' meaning 'to tread or walk.' The prefix 're-' indicates repetition or backward motion, suggesting the refitting or renewing of the tread on a tire. The practice of retreading tires began in the early 20th century as a method to extend the life of tires and make them more economical. This process often involves replacing the worn tread with a new rubber layer, making it a sustainable option. Over time, retrodden tires have gained acceptance in various sectors, including commercial transportation and automotive industries, as a way to reduce waste and costs associated with entirely new tires.