(of a tyre) having fabric layers with their threads running diagonally, crosswise to each other.
〈英〉（轮胎）有交叉帘布层的
North American term bias-ply
Example sentencesExamples
The cross-ply tyre is made up of superimposed layers of textile cord running at alternate angles from bead to bead.
They may be forced to import cross-ply tyres to meet the original equipment requirements in the future because of the widening demand supply gap in the domestic market.
Remember that radial-ply tyres offer less rolling resistance and have a longer life than the cross-ply variety.