Definition of treads in English

Wiktionary

treads (Noun)
Plural of tread.

Part of speech

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treads, verb, present, 3rd person singular of tread (infinitive).
treads, noun, plural of tread.

WordNet

Noun Plural: treads
tread - the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire
		surface the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary; "there is a special cleaner for these surfaces"; "the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface"
		pneumatic tire, pneumatic tyre a tire made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air; used on motor vehicles and bicycles etc
tread - structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step
		structural member support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
tread - the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
tread - a step in walking or running
		pace, stride
		step the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down; "he walked with unsteady steps"
		walking, walk the act of traveling by foot; "walking is a healthy form of exercise"
Verb treads, treading, trodden
tread - tread or stomp heavily or roughly; "The soldiers trampled across the fields"
		trample
		walk obtain a base on balls
		treadle operate (machinery) by a treadle
tread - apply (the tread) to a tire
		apply, give ask (for something); "He applied for a leave of absence"; "She applied for college"; "apply for a job"
tread - brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center
		brace support by bracing
tread - mate with; "male birds tread the females"
		copulate, mate, couple, pair engage in sexual intercourse; "Birds mate in the Spring"
tread - crush as if by treading on; "tread grapes to make wine"
		squash, mash, squelch, crush, squeeze to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"
tread - put down or press the foot, place the foot; "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"; "step on the brake"
		step
		locomote, travel, move, go change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast"
		step on, tread on place or press the foot on; "He stepped on the hem of her long gown"

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Wiktionary

tread (Noun)
A step.
tread (Noun)
A manner of stepping.
tread (Noun)
A way; a track or path.
tread (Noun)
The grooves carved into the face of a tire, used to give the tire traction.
tread (Noun)
The grooves on the bottom of a shoe or other footwear, used to give grip or traction.
tread (Noun)
The horizontal part of a step in a flight of stairs.
tread (Noun)
The sound made when someone or something is walking.
tread (Noun)
The chalaza of a bird's egg; the treadle.
tread (Noun)
The act of copulation in birds.
tread (Noun)
The top of the banquette, on which soldiers stand to fire over the parapet.
tread (Noun)
A bruise or abrasion produced on the foot or ankle of a horse that interferes, or strikes its feet together.
tread (Verb)
To step or walk on or over something; to trample.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

tread (v. i.)
To set the foot; to step.
tread (v. i.)
To walk or go; especially, to walk with a stately or a cautious step.
tread (v. i.)
To copulate; said of birds, esp. the males.
tread (v. t.)
To step or walk on.
tread (v. t.)
To beat or press with the feet; as, to tread a path; to tread land when too light; a well-trodden path.
tread (v. t.)
To go through or accomplish by walking, dancing, or the like.
tread (v. t.)
To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue.
tread (v. t.)
To copulate with; to feather; to cover; -- said of the male bird.
tread (n.)
A step or stepping; pressure with the foot; a footstep; as, a nimble tread; a cautious tread.
tread (n.)
Manner or style of stepping; action; gait; as, the horse has a good tread.
tread (n.)
Way; track; path.
tread (n.)
The act of copulation in birds.
tread (n.)
The upper horizontal part of a step, on which the foot is placed.
tread (n.)
The top of the banquette, on which soldiers stand to fire over the parapet.
tread (n.)
The part of a wheel that bears upon the road or rail.
tread (n.)
The part of a rail upon which car wheels bear.
tread (n.)
The chalaza of a bird's egg; the treadle.
tread (n.)
A bruise or abrasion produced on the foot or ankle of a horse that interferes. See Interfere, 3.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

tread
To step or walk (on or over something); to trample.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

tread
tred, v.i. to set the foot down: to walk or go: to copulate, as fowls.—v.t. to walk on: to press with the foot: to trample in contempt: to subdue:—pa.t. trod; pa.p. trod or trod′den.—n. pressure with the foot: a step, way of stepping.—ns. Tread′er; Tread′ing; Tread′le, Tred′dle, the part of any machine which the foot moves.—vs.i. to work a treadle.—ns. Tread′ler; Tread′ling; Tread′-mill, a mill in which a rotary motion is produced by the weight of a person or persons treading or stepping from one to another of the steps of a cylindrical wheel, used chiefly as an instrument of prison discipline; Tread′-wheel, a form of tread-mill with steps on its exterior surface, by treading on which the wheel is turned.—Tread down, to trample to destruction; Tread in one's footsteps, or steps, to follow one's example; Tread on, or upon, to trample with contempt: to come close after; Tread on one's toes, to give offence to one; Tread on, or upon, the heels of, to follow close after; Tread out, to press out with the feet: to extinguish; Tread underfoot, to treat with scorn: to destroy. [A.S. tredan; Ice. trodha, Ger. treten.]