n.
1.a step in walking or running
2.the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire
3.the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
4.structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step tread v.
1.put down or press the foot, place the foot
2.tread or stomp heavily or roughly
3.crush as if by treading on
4.brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center
5.apply (the tread) to a tire
6.mate with
Idiom of the Day
change horses in midstream
to make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity
The company changed horses in midstream and totally changed their policy.