tread pattern

UK: /ˈtred ˈpætən/

Definition

Definition of tread pattern - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

engineering

TECH.

design of grooves and shapes on a tire or sole that improves grip

TECH.

This tire's tread pattern helps maintain control on wet roads.
The mechanic examined the worn tread pattern for signs of misalignment.
These hiking boots have an aggressive tread pattern for rocky terrain.

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Expressions with tread

tread water

stay afloat in water by moving limbs

She learned to tread water in swimming class.

tread lightly

walk carefully to avoid causing damage or making noise

You should tread lightly in the old house.

tread softly

walk carefully to avoid making noise

He tread softly to avoid waking the baby.

tread underfoot

step on something with your feet and crush it

He tread underfoot the fallen leaves.

tread on eggshells

act very carefully to avoid upsetting someone or causing trouble

You have to tread on eggshells around him.

tread a dangerous path

engage in actions that are risky or harmful

He decided to tread a dangerous path by ignoring the warnings.

Expressions with pattern

pattern after

use as a model or example

She patterned her new dress after a vintage design.

holding pattern

state of inactivity or waiting

The project is in a holding pattern until we get more funding.

pattern oneself on

model oneself after someone or something admired

She patterned herself on her favorite author.

follow a pattern

act or develop in a way that repeats a specific order

The seasons follow a pattern every year.

follow the same pattern

do something in the same way as before

The new students follow the same pattern as last year's group.

sleep pattern

usual way someone sleeps over time, including timing and cycles

Her sleep pattern changed after she started her new job.

on the pattern of

prep.

shows something is made by copying another example

The new law was written on the pattern of the old one.

thought pattern

habitual way of thinking about something

Her thought pattern made her see problems as opportunities.

work pattern

usual plan of working hours and days for a job

The company offers a flexible work pattern with remote Mondays and Fridays.

distribution pattern

overall way objects or living things are spread across an area

The distribution pattern of the trees showed clear gaps along the riverbank.

Terms with tread pattern included in their meaning

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winter tyre

better grip

tyre with a tread pattern for better grip on snow and ice

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French:profil de la bande de roulement, ...
German:Profil, ...
Italian:battistrada, ...
Spanish:dibujo de la banda de rodadura, ...
Portuguese:padrão do piso, ...
Chinese:胎面花纹, ...
Japanese:トレッドパターン, ...
Arabic:نَمَط النَّقِيشَة, ...
Hebrew:דְּפוּס חֲרִיצִים, ...
Russian:рисунок протектора, ...
Ukrainian:малюнок протектора, ...
Hindi:ट्रेड पैटर्न, ...
Bengali:ট্রেড প্যাটার্ন, ...
Catalan:dibuix de la banda de rodament, ...
Czech:dezén, ...
Danish:slidmønster, ...
Dutch:profiel, ...
Greek:σχέδιο πέλματος, ...
Hungarian:mintázat, ...
Khmer:លំនាំក្រឡាចង្អូរ, ...
Korean:트레드 패턴, ...
Persian:طرح آج, ...
Polish:bieżnik, ...
Portuguese (BR):desenho da banda de rodagem, ...
Romanian:profil de rulare, ...
Swedish:däckmönster, ...
Thai:ลายดอกยาง, ...
Turkish:diş deseni, ...
Vietnamese:hoa lốp, ...

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