tread
verbUK /tred/
US /tred/
To walk or step on something.
Please don't tread on the flowers in the garden.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The pattern on the surface of a tire that helps it grip the road.
The tread on these tires is worn and needs replacing.
3. The part of a stair that you step on.
He painted the treads of the wooden stairs.
4. To press something down with your feet, like grapes to make juice.
They tread the grapes to make wine.