tread

B2
Pronunciation
/tɹɛd/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A step taken with the foot.

2 Definition

A manner of stepping.

3 Definition

The sound made when someone or something is walking.

4 Definition

A way; a track or path.

5 Definition

The horizontal part of a step in a flight of stairs.

6 Definition

The grooves carved into the face of a tire, used to give the tire traction.

7 Definition

The grooves on the bottom of a shoe or other footwear, used to give grip or traction.

8 Definition

The chalaza of a bird's egg; the treadle.

9 Definition

The act of avian copulation in which the male bird mounts the female by standing on her back.

10 Definition

(fortification) The top of the banquette, on which soldiers stand to fire over the parapet.

11 Definition

A bruise or abrasion produced on the foot or ankle of a horse that interferes, or strikes its feet together.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To step or walk (on or over something); to trample.

Example Sentences
  • Don't tread on the lawn.
2 Definition

To step or walk upon.

Example Sentences
  • Actors tread the boards.
3 Definition

To beat or press with the feet.

Example Sentences
  • to tread a path; to tread land when too light; a well-trodden path
4 Definition

To go through or accomplish by walking, dancing, etc.

5 Definition

To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue.

6 Definition

To copulate; said of (especially male) birds.

7 Definition

(of a male bird) To copulate with.