Meaning of 'tread'

noun

a step in walking or running

Synonyms: stride

noun

structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step

noun

the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground

noun

the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire

verb

brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center

verb

mate with

Example: "male birds tread the females"

Synonyms: service

verb

crush as if by treading on

Example: "tread grapes to make wine"

verb

tread or stomp heavily or roughly

Synonyms: trample

verb

put down or press the foot, place the foot

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

Synonyms: step

verb

apply (the tread) to a tire