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
- For fools rush in where angels fear to tread
- step on the brake
verb
tread or stomp heavily or roughly
Synonyms
Examples
- The soldiers trampled across the fields
verb
crush as if by treading on
Examples
- 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
- male birds tread the females