1. the horizontal part of a step in a staircase
2. the raised pattern on a tire that grips the road

1. walks on or steps on something
Usage: third person singular present of ‘tread’
2. crushes or presses something underfoot
Usage: third person singular present of ‘tread’

Examples

• She treads carefully on the icy sidewalk.
• The elephant treads on the fallen branches.
• Each tread on the wooden staircase creaked loudly.
• The tire’s tread was worn smooth from years of use.
• He treads the same path to work every morning.
• The carpenter measured each tread before installation.
• New tires have deep treads for better traction.