1. to step or walk on or over something
2. to crush or press with the feet
3. to move carefully or cautiously

1. the part of a tire that touches the road
2. the horizontal part of a step in a staircase
3. a way or manner of walking

Examples

• Please don’t tread on the wet cement.
• The hikers had to tread carefully on the icy trail.
• Workers tread grapes to make wine in traditional methods.
• The tire tread was worn down and needed replacement.
• She placed her foot firmly on each stair tread.
• We could hear his heavy tread on the wooden floor.
• The cat treads silently through the garden.
• You should tread lightly when discussing sensitive topics.