English dictionary

tread

/tr/E/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a step in walking or running

noun.act

Synonyms pace stride

Source: WordNet 3.0
the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
A step or stepping; pressure with the foot; a footstep; as, a nimble <i>tread</i>; a cautious <i>tread</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913

put down or press the foot, place the foot

verb.motion

Examples
For fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

Synonyms step

Source: WordNet 3.0
tread or stomp heavily or roughly

verb.motion

Synonyms trample

Source: WordNet 3.0
crush as if by treading on

verb.contact

Examples
Tread grapes to make wine.

Source: WordNet 3.0
brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
apply (the tread) to a tire

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
mate with

verb.contact

Examples
Male birds tread the females.

Synonyms serve service

Source: WordNet 3.0
To set the foot; to step.

verb

Source: webster1913
To step or walk on.

verb

Source: webster1913