Definitions for tread

Definitions for (noun) tread

Main entry: stride, tread, pace

Definition: a step in walking or running


Main entry: tread

Definition: structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step


Main entry: tread

Definition: the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground


Main entry: tread

Definition: the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire


Definitions for (verb) tread

Main entry: tread

Definition: brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center


Main entry: tread

Definition: mate with

Usage: male birds tread the females


Main entry: tread

Definition: crush as if by treading on

Usage: tread grapes to make wine


Main entry: trample, tread

Definition: tread or stomp heavily or roughly

Usage: The soldiers trampled across the fields


Main entry: tread, step

Definition: put down or press the foot, place the foot

Usage: For fools rush in where angels fear to tread; step on the brake


Main entry: tread

Definition: apply (the tread) to a tire


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