Definition of tread

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Tread (n.) The upper horizontal part of a step, on which the foot is placed..

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Tread :: Tread (n.) The top of the banquette, on which soldiers stand to fire over the parapet..
Fortread :: Fortread (v. t.) To tread down; to trample upon.
Untread :: Untread (v. t.) To tread back; to retrace.
Pace :: Pace (v. t.) To walk over with measured tread; to move slowly over or upon; as, the guard paces his round..
Chill :: Chill (n.) The hardened part of a casting, as the tread of a car wheel..
Mistreading :: Mistreading (n.) Misstep; misbehavior.
Clump :: Clump (v. i.) To tread clumsily; to clamp.
Treadwheel :: Treadwheel (n.) A wheel turned by persons or animals, by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet, upon its periphery or face. See Treadmill..
Conculcate :: Conculcate (v. t.) To tread or trample under foot.
Pad :: Pad (v. t.) To travel upon foot; to tread.
Treadle :: Treadle (n.) The part of a foot lathe, or other machine, which is pressed or moved by the foot..
Firm :: Firm (superl.) Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance..
Volt :: Volt (n.) A circular tread; a gait by which a horse going sideways round a center makes two concentric tracks.
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..
Tread :: Tread (v. t.) To beat or press with the feet; as, to tread a path; to tread land when too light; a well-trodden path..
Traverse :: Traverse (v. i.) To tread or move crosswise, as a horse that throws his croup to one side and his head to the other..
Tread :: Tread (v. t.) To copulate with; to feather; to cover; -- said of the male bird.
Trod :: Trod () imp. & p. p. of Tread.
Trodden :: Trodden () p. p. of Tread.
Footing :: Footing (n.) Tread; step; especially, measured tread..
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