tread

A noun with multiple meanings: a step in walking or running; the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire; the part of a wheel or shoe that makes contact with the ground; or the horizontal part of a stair or step.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: шаг при ходьбе или беге; рифлёная поверхность пневматической шины; часть колеса или обуви, соприкасающаяся с землёй; или горизонтальная часть лестницы или ступени.esSustantivo con varios significados: paso al caminar o correr; superficie rugosa de un neumático; parte de una rueda o del calzado que toca el suelo; o parte horizontal de una escalera o peldaño.frNom avec plusieurs sens : le pas dans la marche ou la course ; la surface striée d'un pneu ; la partie du pneu ou de la chaussure qui touche le sol ; ou la partie horizontale d'un escalier ou d'une marche.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: der Schritt beim Gehen oder Laufen; die gerippte Lauffläche eines Reifens; der Teil eines Rades oder Schuhs, der den Boden berührt; oder die horizontale Trittfläche einer Treppe oder Stufe.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: o passo ao caminhar ou correr; a superfície rugosa do pneu; a parte do pneu ou do sapato que toca o chão; ou a parte horizontal de um degrau ou escada.zh多义名词：行走或奔跑时的步伐；轮胎胎面的花纹表面；车轮或鞋底与地面接触的部分；楼梯或台阶的水平踏面。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: الخطوة أثناء المشي أو الجري؛ النقشة أو الأخاديد على سطح الإطار؛ الجزء من العجلة أو الحذاء الذي يلامس الأرض؛ أو الجزء الأفقي من الدرج.

1. A step in walking or running B1 formal

   The manner or sound of a person's step while walking or running.

   • He heard the heavy tread of boots on the stairs.
   • Her light tread barely made a sound on the carpet.
   • The soldier's tread was steady and rhythmic.

   ruШагesPaso al caminar o correrfrpas (démarche)deSchrittptPassozh步态arخَطْوَة

   Synonyms: footfallfootstepgaitpacestepstride

2. Grooved surface of a tire B1 formal

   The pattern of ridges on a tire that provides grip on the road.

   • The tire tread was worn down and needed replacing.
   • Deep treads help the car drive safely in snow.
   • He checked the tread depth before the long journey.

   ruПротекторesBanda de rodadura del neumáticofrBande de roulementdeProfilptBanda de rodagemzh轮胎胎面arمَدَاس الإطار

3. Contact part of a wheel or shoe B2 formal

   The part of a wheel, shoe, or other object that makes contact with the ground.

   • The shoe's tread was designed for hiking on rough terrain.
   • The wheel's tread provides traction on slippery surfaces.
   • He replaced the worn tread on his boots.

   ruПротекторesPisada o banda de rodadurafrBande de roulement / SemelledeProfilptBanda de rodagemzh胎面arمَدَاس

4. Horizontal part of a stair B1 formal

   The flat, horizontal surface of a step that you place your foot on when climbing stairs.

   • The stair tread was made of polished oak.
   • Each tread on the staircase was exactly the same height.
   • She slipped on the wet tread and fell.

   ruПроступьesHuella de escalónfrmarche d'escalierdeTrittstufeptPiso do degrauzh踏面arنَصَّة الدرجة

   Synonyms: step

• treads plural form
• treads' possessive plural form
• tread's possessive singular form

irregular verb

A verb used to indicate the act of stepping or walking on or over something, often with a specific manner or pressure.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия наступания или ходьбы по чему-либо, часто с определённой манерой или давлением.esVerbo que designa la acción de pisar o caminar sobre algo, a menudo con un modo o presión determinados, y también puede referirse a pisotear.frVerbe désignant l'action de poser le pied sur quelque chose ou de marcher, souvent avec une certaine manière ou pression.deVerb, das das Auftreten, Gehen oder Schreiten auf etwas bezeichnet, oft mit einer bestimmten Art oder einem bestimmten Druck. Es kann auch das Zertreten oder Niedertreten von etwas bedeuten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de pisar ou andar sobre algo, frequentemente com uma certa maneira ou pressão.zh动词，表示踩、踏或行走在某物上，通常带有某种方式或压力。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على وطء الشيء أو المشي عليه، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك بطريقة معينة أو بضغط.

1. Step or walk B1 formal

   To set down one's foot; to step or walk on a surface.

   • She trod carefully across the icy path.
   • He trod on the accelerator to speed up.
   • They trod through the muddy field.

   ruСтупатьespisarfrmarcher surdeTretenptPisarzh踩踏arدَعَسَ

   Synonyms: pacestepstridetramptrudgewalk

2. Stomp heavily B1 informal

   To step or walk heavily, roughly, or noisily.

   • The angry man trod heavily up the stairs.
   • He trod on the floorboards, making them creak.
   • The crowd trod through the hall with heavy footsteps.

   ruТопатьesPisotearfrmarcher lourdementdeSchwer auftretenptPisar fortezh重踩arالدوس بقوة

   Synonyms: clompclumpstampstomptramp

3. Crush by stepping B2 formal

   To press down on something with the foot, crushing or damaging it.

   • He accidentally trod on the flowers in the garden.
   • The grapes were trodden to make wine.
   • She trod on the insect without noticing.

   ruРаздавить ногойesPisotear aplastandofrÉcraser en marchantdeZertretenptEsmagar com o pézh踩碎arسحق بالدوس

   Synonyms: crushsquashstampstomptrample

4. Brace a bow C2 formal

   To press the foot against the center of an archer's bow in order to bend it.

   • The archer trod the bow to string it.
   • He trod the bow carefully to avoid damage.
   • She learned to tread the bow before shooting.

   ruНатягивать лукesPisar el arco para curvarlofrArmer un arc en appuyant le pieddeBogen spannenptRetesar o arco com o pézh踏弓arثني القوس بالقدم

5. Apply tire tread C1 formal

   To apply the pattern or grooves to a tire's surface.

   • The machine treads the rubber to form the tire pattern.
   • They tread the tires with a special mold.
   • The factory treads each tire for better grip.

   ruНаносить протекторesAplicar la banda de rodadurafrappliquer une sculpture (sur un pneu)deProfil aufziehenptAplicar banda de rodagemzh贴胎面arتلبيس الإطار بالنقشة

6. Mate with C2 formal

   To copulate with (used for male birds, especially poultry).

   • The rooster trod the hen in the yard.
   • The male bird treads the female during mating season.
   • The farmer observed the rooster treading the hens.

   ruСпариватьсяesPisar (ave macho)frAccouplement chez les oiseaux mâlesdeSich paarenptCopularzh交配arيسفد

   Synonyms: covermountserve

• trod past participle
• trodden past participle
• treaded past simple
• trod past simple
• treading present participle
• treads third person singular

Phrasal variants: tread downtread on