a step in walking or running

[ Syn: pace , stride ]

the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire

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

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

put down or press the foot, place the foot; For fools rush in where angels fear to tread; step on the brake

[ Syn: step ]

tread or stomp heavily or roughly; The soldiers trampled across the fields

[ Syn: trample ]

crush as if by treading on; tread grapes to make wine'

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

apply (the tread) to a tire

mate with; male birds tread the females'