Tread Down (Verb)
Meaning
Walk on and flatten; "tramp down the grass"; "trample the flowers".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Hikers had to tread down the underbrush to make their way through the dense forest.
- Farm workers had to tread down the tall weeds before they could plant new crops.
- The heavy foot traffic managed to tread down the wet mud, forming a stable path.
- It took hours of people constantly walking to tread down the wildflowers and form a visible trail.
- Heavy machinery helped tread down the debris, making it easier to rebuild the damaged area.