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cross-ply

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective cross-ply has 1 sense
  1. cross-ply - of or relating to an older kind of automobile tire that had a flexible tread and relatively stiff sidewalls

Definitions from the Web

cross-ply


Part of Speech: noun, adjective


Senses:

  1. (noun) A type of tire construction in which the cords run diagonally from bead to bead, crossing each other in layers.
  2. (adjective) Relating to or being a type of tire construction in which the cords run diagonally.

Usages:

  1. He preferred the durability of cross-ply tires over radial ones.
  2. The cross-ply design provides better traction on slippery surfaces.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The car's cross-ply tires were well-suited for off-road driving.
  2. The mechanic recommended replacing the worn-out radial tires with cross-ply ones for better performance.

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