Word Information

Tread

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Definitions for Tread

noun
a step in walking or running
Synonyms
noun
the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire
noun
the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
noun
structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step
verb
put down or press the foot, place the foot
Synonyms
Examples
  1. For fools rush in where angels fear to tread
  2. step on the brake
verb
tread or stomp heavily or roughly
Synonyms
Examples
  1. The soldiers trampled across the fields
verb
crush as if by treading on
Examples
  1. tread grapes to make wine
verb
brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center
verb
apply (the tread) to a tire
verb
mate with
Examples
  1. male birds tread the females

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