Tread: meaning, definitions and examples

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tread

 

[ tred ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

walk

To walk in a specified way, typically slowly or carefully.

Synonyms

march, pace, step, walk

Examples of usage

  • He treaded cautiously through the dark forest.
  • She treaded softly so as not to wake the baby.
  • The cat treaded lightly on the fragile surface.
Context #2 | Noun

tyre

The grooved surface of a tyre that makes contact with the road.

Synonyms

pattern, tire print, tire track

Examples of usage

  • The tread on the tyre was worn out and needed replacement.
  • The deep tread on the tyre provided excellent traction in the snow.

Translations

Translations of the word "tread" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pisar

🇮🇳 पैर रखना

🇩🇪 treten

🇮🇩 menginjak

🇺🇦 ступати

🇵🇱 stąpać

🇯🇵 踏む (ふむ)

🇫🇷 marcher

🇪🇸 pisar

🇹🇷 basmak

🇰🇷 밟다

🇸🇦 داس

🇨🇿 šlapat

🇸🇰 stúpať

🇨🇳 踩 (cǎi)

🇸🇮 stopati

🇮🇸 stíga

🇰🇿 басу

🇬🇪 დადგმა

🇦🇿 basmaq

🇲🇽 pisar

Etymology

The word 'tread' originated from the Old English word 'tredan', which means 'to tread'. It has been used for centuries to describe the action of walking or stepping on something. Over time, the word has evolved to also refer to the grooved surface of a tyre that makes contact with the road. The use of 'tread' in the context of walking is still commonly used today, while its automotive application is also widely recognized.

See also: treading.

Word Frequency Rank

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