"tread" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A step in walking or running (synset 100286733)
is a type of: step - the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down

is a part of: walk, walking - the act of traveling by foot

same as: pace, stride
The grooved surface of a pneumatic tire (synset 104484326)
is a type of: surface - the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

is a part of: pneumatic tire, pneumatic tyre - a tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air; used on motor vehicles and bicycles etc
The part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground (synset 104484207)
is a type of: contact, tangency - (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact
Structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step (synset 104484066)
is a type of: structural member - support that is a constituent part of any structure or building

is a part of: stair, step - support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

Verb

Put down or press the foot, place the foot (synset 202095677)
"For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"; "step on the brake"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

subtypes: step on, tread on - place or press the foot on

same as: step
Tread or stomp heavily or roughly (synset 201933420)
"The soldiers trampled across the fields"

is a type of: walk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

subtypes: treadle - tread over

same as: trample
Crush as if by treading on (synset 201597585)
"tread grapes to make wine"

is a type of: crush, mash, squash, squeeze, squelch - to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center (synset 201222431)
is a type of: brace - support by bracing
Apply (the tread) to a tire (synset 202314493)
is a type of: apply, give - give or convey physically
Mate with (synset 201430540)
"male birds tread the females"

is a type of: copulate, couple, mate, pair - engage in sexual intercourse