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TREAD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Tread.

How to pronounce tread:

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Tread - as a noun

A step in walking or running

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pacestride

The grooved surface of a pneumatic tire

The part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground

Structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step

Tread - as a verb

Put down or press the foot, place the foot

Example: "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
step
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tread or stomp heavily or roughly

Example: "The soldiers trampled across the fields"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trample
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
walk
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Crush as if by treading on

Example: "Tread grapes to make wine"

Brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center

Apply (the tread) to a tire

Mate with (used of male birds)

Example: "Male birds tread the females"

Example Sentences

"Be careful not to tread on the snail."
"She treaded carefully across the icy path."
"The cat delicately treaded on the fallen leaves."
"He was treading lightly to avoid making noise."
"The dancers carefully treaded on the stage in perfect harmony."
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Word Game Points

Is TREAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tread is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TREAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is TREAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tread is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TREAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is TREAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tread is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TREAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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