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  • 121two-ply — two ,ply adjective consisting of two layers or THREADS: a two ply knit fabric …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 122two-ply — adjective consisting of two threads or layers: two ply wool | two ply tissues …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 123two-ply — two′ ply′ adj. consisting of two thicknesses, layers, strands, or the like: two ply knitting yarn[/ex] • Etymology: 1840–50 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 124bias ply tire — A tire having two or more carcass plies arranged in a criss cross manner and diagonally to the beads and travels approximately 1/3 the distance around the circumference before attaching to the other bead. Each cord in the next ply is arranged in… …

    Dictionary of automotive terms

  • 125bias (ply) tire — or bias tire n. a motor vehicle tire having a foundation of plies of rubberized cords in a crisscross pattern of lines diagonal to the center line of the tread: see RADIAL (PLY) TIRE …

    English World dictionary

  • 126bias (ply) tire — or bias tire n. a motor vehicle tire having a foundation of plies of rubberized cords in a crisscross pattern of lines diagonal to the center line of the tread: see RADIAL (PLY) TIRE …

    English World dictionary

  • 127radial (ply) tire — or radial tire n. a motor vehicle tire having a foundation of plies of rubberized cords running at right angles to the center line of the tread: it provides better handling, etc. than a bias ply tire …

    English World dictionary

  • 128radial (ply) tire — or radial tire n. a motor vehicle tire having a foundation of plies of rubberized cords running at right angles to the center line of the tread: it provides better handling, etc. than a bias ply tire …

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