to tread

Examples

• All

• You notice a little more a little more all terrain tread coming through to the cabin.

• It can be done right, but we as an industry need to tread carefully.

  Blog text (11)

• Treading water, he gripped the man's arms, and in another moment, they were both back on the balcony.

  Fiction book (1998)

• They're like a nude sandal with like a chunky tread and this beautiful crisscross detail.

• Another fastcat was parked there, next to an ancient treaded cultivator with a digging bar cocked up over its rear cowling like the tail of some enormous insect.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Trying a ploy to slow him down, Gamay said, "Dr. Chi, how is your Mayan dictionary coming along?" The professor attempted to talk over the loud whir of the heavy-treaded tires and the rush of air around the boxy vehicle.

  Fiction book (1999)

• The mechanic explained how to ensure the tire tread was deep enough for better grip on wet roads.

• Before heading out on a trip, it is important to check the tread of your tires to ensure safe driving.

• The rugged design of the new tire tread provides excellent traction on slippery surfaces.

Idioms

T

to tread the boards

1 8.6

To act on a stage in front of an audience

Phrasal Verbs

T

to tread on

18 3.3

To put your foot on something, often by accident

T

to tread lightly

13 5.6

To act carefully to avoid hurting feelings or making mistakes

T

to tread carefully

9 3.9

Act carefully to avoid mistakes, danger, or upsetting others

T

to tread down

1 5.3

Make something flat by walking on it again and again

Compounds

C

caterpillar tread

• Specialized

1 6.0

A continuous metal belt that helps vehicles like tanks and bulldozers move over rough ground

T

tread-softly

• Specialized

9.9

A tropical plant with stinging hairs that make the skin hurt

T

tread-wheel

• Archaic

9.9

A large wheel turned by people or animals walking inside it to power a mill

How Grippy

to cleat

1 7.4

to tread

• Specialized

1 5.6

to roughen

1 4.2

Surface Forms

Etymology