Definition of tread - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
walkingtr. step or walk on somethingtr.
- Be careful not to tread on the flowers.
2.
cautionintr. behave in a careful wayintr.
- She had to tread carefully in the meeting.
3.
machinerytr. operate a foot levertr.
- He tread the pedal to start the machine.
Noun
1.
grip surfacepattern of grooves on a tire or sole
- The tread on these boots is good for hiking..
2.
staircasewalking surface in a stairway
- The wooden tread creaked under his weight.
3.
movementstep taken with the foot
- He took a careful tread on the icy path.
4.
footstepsthe sound made when walking
- The tread of his boots echoed in the hallway.
5.
movementmanner or style of walking
- His tread was confident and brisk.
Images of tread
pattern of grooves on a tire or sole 
walking surface in a stairway
Expressions with tread
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stay afloat in water by moving limbs
She learned to tread water in swimming class.
walk carefully to avoid causing damage or making noise
You should tread lightly in the old house.
walk carefully to avoid making noise
He tread softly to avoid waking the baby.
step on something with your feet and crush it
He tread underfoot the fallen leaves.
act very carefully to avoid upsetting someone or causing trouble
You have to tread on eggshells around him.
engage in actions that are risky or harmful
He decided to tread a dangerous path by ignoring the warnings.
do the same things as someone did before
He wants to tread in his father's footsteps.
offend someone by encroaching on their responsibilities
She didn't want to tread on his toes by taking over the project.
follow someone very closely, either physically or in competition
The runner tread on his heels throughout the race.
interfere in someone's matters, often causing offense or resentment
He avoided suggesting changes, not wanting to tread on her toes.
act cautiously in sensitive situations
She decided to tread warily during the negotiations.
follow someone's example or path
She decided to tread in her mother's steps and become a teacher.
situation avoided by the wise
Investing in that volatile market is where angels fear to tread.
follow someone very closely, almost stepping on their heels
The detective tread on his heels through the crowded market.
act with caution to avoid mistakes or danger
He decided to tread carefully during the negotiations to avoid conflicts..
place or press the foot on
Be careful not to tread on the flowers.
grooved outer surface of a tyre that touches the road
The mechanic checked the tyre tread before approving the car for the journey.
trample or crush underfoot with force
The soldiers tread down the enemy's defenses.
enter a risky or dangerous situation without enough caution
He went where angels fear to tread by criticizing the boss.
offend or annoy someone by touching a sensitive subject
He tread on her corns by mentioning her past mistakes.
spurge nettle known for its stinging hairs
The tread-softly is common in sandy soils.
outer patterned rubber surface of a tire that touches the road
The mechanic checked the tire tread and said it was almost completely worn.
design of grooves and shapes on a tire or sole that improves grip
This tire's tread pattern helps maintain control on wet roads.
offend or upset someone
Be careful not to tread on Maria's corns with your harsh feedback.
Origin of tread
Old English, tredan (to tread)
Terms with tread included in their meaning
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walking
tread heavily on something
better grip
tyre with a tread pattern for better grip on snow and ice
tread
place or press the foot on something
vehicles
continuous tread on a tank or other vehicle
automobile
replace the worn tread on a tire
vehicle tire
pneumatic tire with cords running across the tread
tread heavily
walk heavily to crush something underfoot
automobile
tire with new tread glued on
tyres
having a worn tread
rail transport
friction element pressed against a wheel tread
stairs
the edge of a stair tread that projects
automobile
bond a new tread onto a worn tire
automobile
tyre with a new surface or tread
transportation
process of fitting worn vehicle tires with fresh outer tread
tire repair
put new tread on a worn tire
automotive
used tire with a new tread
Examples of tread in a sentence
They tread softly to avoid waking the baby. He must tread lightly when discussing sensitive topics. They need to tread with caution in this unfamiliar territory. She tread the sewing machine pedal with precision. He tread the organ pedal softly during the performance. The tire's tread wore down after many miles.
Check the tread on your shoes before the hike. The carpet on the tread was worn out. He slipped on the icy tread. Her tread was light on the wooden floor. The soldier's tread was firm and steady. She recognized her father's tread on the stairs. No tread broke the silence outside the tent. I recognized her tread on the stairs. The guard's heavy tread echoed down the hall.
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- French:fouler, sculpture, ...
- German:treten, Profil, ...
- Italian:calpestare, battistrada, ...
- Spanish:pisar, dibujo, ...
- Portuguese:pisar, banda de rodagem, ...
- Chinese:踩, 胎面, ...
- Japanese:踏む, トレッドパターン, ...
- Arabic:وَطِئَ, مِدَاس, ...
- Hebrew:לִדְרוֹךְ, סוֹלִיָּה, ...
- Russian:наступать, протектор, ...
- Ukrainian:наступати, протектор, ...
- Hindi:कदम रखना, ट्रेड, ...
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