Definition of tread

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Tread (n.) A step or stepping; pressure with the foot; a footstep; as, a nimble tread; a cautious tread..

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Winder :: Winder (n.) One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; -- distinguished from flyer..
Plough :: Plough (n.) To cut a groove in, as in a plank, or the edge of a board; especially, a rectangular groove to receive the end of a shelf or tread, the edge of a panel, a tongue, etc..
Treadle :: Treadle (n.) The chalaza of a bird's egg; the tread.
Tret :: Tret () 3d pers. sing. pres. of Tread, for treadeth..
Trail :: Trail (v. t.) To tread down, as grass, by walking through it; to lay flat..
Treader :: Treader (n.) One who treads.
Riser :: Riser (n.) The upright piece of a step, from tread to tread..
Tread :: Tread (n.) The part of a rail upon which car wheels bear.
Tread :: Tread (v. t.) To copulate with; to feather; to cover; -- said of the male bird.
Trampler :: Trampler (n.) One who tramples; one who treads down; as, a trampler on nature's law..
Tread :: Tread (n.) A bruise or abrasion produced on the foot or ankle of a horse that interferes. See Interfere, 3..
Pedal :: Pedal (a.) A lever or key acted on by the foot, as in the pianoforte to raise the dampers, or in the organ to open and close certain pipes; a treadle, as in a lathe or a bicycle..
Volt :: Volt (n.) A circular tread; a gait by which a horse going sideways round a center makes two concentric tracks.
Firm :: Firm (superl.) Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance..
Pedomotive :: Pedomotive (a.) Moved or worked by the action of the foot or feet on a pedal or treadle.
Tread :: Tread (v. i.) To set the foot; to step.
Trode :: Trode (n.) Tread; footing.
Trample :: Trample (v. t.) To tread under foot; to tread down; to prostrate by treading; as, to trample grass or flowers..
Tread :: Tread (v. t.) To go through or accomplish by walking, dancing, or the like..
Treadmill :: Treadmill (n.) A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline. Also, a mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt..
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