Definition of tread

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Tread (n.) The act of copulation in birds.

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Bridgeboard :: Bridgeboard (n.) A notched board to which the treads and risers of the steps of wooden stairs are fastened.
Treadle :: Treadle (n.) The chalaza of a bird's egg; the tread.
Tread :: Tread (v. i.) To set the foot; to step.
Trampler :: Trampler (n.) One who tramples; one who treads down; as, a trampler on nature's law..
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 (n.) The part of a wheel that bears upon the road or rail.
Treadboard :: Treadboard (n.) See Tread, n., 5..
Trod :: Trod () imp. & p. p. of Tread.
Chalaza :: Chalaza (n.) A spiral band of thickened albuminous substance which exists in the white of the bird's egg, and serves to maintain the yolk in its position; the treadle..
Clamp :: Clamp (v. i.) To tread heavily or clumsily; to clump.
Tread :: Tread (n.) A step or stepping; pressure with the foot; a footstep; as, a nimble tread; a cautious tread..
Nosing :: Nosing (n.) That part of the treadboard of a stair which projects over the riser; hence, any like projection, as the projecting edge of a molding..
Trample :: Trample (v. t.) To tread under foot; to tread down; to prostrate by treading; as, to trample grass or flowers..
Treadle :: Treadle (n.) The part of a foot lathe, or other machine, which is pressed or moved by the foot..
Pedomotive :: Pedomotive (a.) Moved or worked by the action of the foot or feet on a pedal or treadle.
Foot :: Foot (v. t.) To tread; as, to foot the green..
Foil :: Foil (v. t.) To tread under foot; to trample.
Paddle :: Paddle (v. t.) To pad; to tread upon; to trample.
Treddle :: Treddle (n.) See Treadle.
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