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tread

(tr/E/d )

a step in walking or running(noun.act)

Synonym:
pace, stride

source: wordnet30
the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
A step or stepping; pressure with the foot; a footstep; as, a nimble tread; a cautious tread.(noun)

source: webster1913

put down or press the foot, place the foot(verb.motion)

Example:
For fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

Synonym:
step

source: wordnet30
tread or stomp heavily or roughly(verb.motion)

Synonym:
trample

source: wordnet30
crush as if by treading on(verb.contact)

Example:
Tread grapes to make wine.

source: wordnet30
brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
apply (the tread) to a tire(verb.possession)

source: wordnet30
mate with(verb.contact)

Example:
Male birds tread the females.

Synonym:
serve, service

source: wordnet30
To set the foot; to step.(verb)

source: webster1913
To step or walk on.(verb)

source: webster1913

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