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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Volt :: Volt (n.) A circular tread; a gait by which a horse going sideways round a center makes two concentric tracks.
Pedomotive :: Pedomotive (a.) Moved or worked by the action of the foot or feet on a pedal or treadle.
Piste :: Piste (n.) The track or tread a horseman makes upon the ground he goes over.
Lightly :: Lightly (adv.) With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly..
Conculcate :: Conculcate (v. t.) To tread or trample under foot.
Trodden :: Trodden () p. p. of Tread.
Tread :: Tread (v. i.) To walk or go; especially, to walk with a stately or a cautious step..
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..
Mistreading :: Mistreading (n.) Misstep; misbehavior.
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..
Treadboard :: Treadboard (n.) See Tread, n., 5..
Tread :: Tread (n.) The upper horizontal part of a step, on which the foot is placed..
Tread :: Tread (n.) A step or stepping; pressure with the foot; a footstep; as, a nimble tread; a cautious tread..
Slip :: Slip (n.) To slide; to lose one's footing or one's hold; not to tread firmly; as, it is necessary to walk carefully lest the foot should slip..
Trample :: Trample (v. i.) To tread in contempt; -- with on or upon.
Chill :: Chill (n.) The hardened part of a casting, as the tread of a car wheel..
Firm :: Firm (superl.) Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance..
Bridgeboard :: Bridgeboard (n.) A notched board to which the treads and risers of the steps of wooden stairs are fastened.
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..
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