Definition

1. Verb:
   • To give a new tread to (a tire): To renew the outer, grooved surface of a tire that has become worn.
   • To shape again or shape differently: To mold or form something into a new or different shape.
   • To cast again: To pour a liquid material (like metal or plastic) into a mold a second time, often to create a new or improved version.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • The mechanic will remold the old tires to extend their life.
  • The artist decided to remold the clay sculpture after receiving feedback.
  • The production team had to remold the bell after the first casting was flawed.

Advanced Usage

• "To remold oneself": To change one's character, habits, or life direction significantly.

  • After his travels, he sought to remold himself into a more patient person.

• "To remold an institution": To fundamentally reform or restructure an organization.

  • The new director's mission was to remold the company culture.

Variants and Related Words

• Remould (verb): A chiefly British English spelling variant of "remold."
• Remolding (noun): The process or act of remolding something.
  • The remolding of the tire was expertly done.

Synonyms

• Retread (verb): Specifically for giving a new tread to a tire.
• Reshape (verb): To shape again or differently.
• Recast (verb): To cast again; also used metaphorically for changing the composition of a group.
• Refashion (verb): To make something again or differently.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form distinct phrasal verbs. Its meaning is contained within the single verb form.)

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms that use the exact word "remold." Its usage is typically literal or direct in metaphorical contexts.)

Verb

1. give new treads to (a tire)
2. shape again or shape differently
3. cast again
   • The bell cracked and had to be recast