Tread (Noun)
Meaning 1
The part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
The grooved surface of a pneumatic tire.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A step in walking or running.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She took a cautious tread on the icy pavement to avoid slipping.
- The hikers had to be careful with each tread on the steep mountain trail.
- The athlete's long tread gave her an advantage in the sprinting competition.
- The child's small tread made it difficult for her to keep up with her parents.
- The uneven terrain made every tread a challenge for the hikers.
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Meaning 4
Structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.