Phrase Hound found 19 phrases and 41 compound words that contain tread. The most common are listed below. Open tread in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 19
- tread waterTo remain afloat in the water without use of any buoyancy aid, by using kicking motions and hand motions.
- tread lightlyTo proceed carefully; especially, to seek to avoid causing offense.
- tread carefullyTo exercise precaution; to be careful with regards to the situation; to tread lightly.
- re-treadAlternative form of retread: To replace the traction-providing surface of a vehicle that employs tires, tracks or treads.
- tread-softlyCnidoscolus stimulosus, the spurge nettle.
- fools rush in where angels fear to treadA person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.
- tread outTo press out with the feet; to press out, as wine or wheat.
- tread a measureTo take part in a dance; to dance.
- don't tread on meA slogan, associated during the American Revolutionary War with freedom from British rule, and in more recent years with libertarianism and anti-government sentiments.
- tread downTo trample
- tread on eggshellsSynonym of walk on eggshells: To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
- tread in someone's footstepsAlternative form of tread in someone's steps: To follow someone's example; to behave as someone did.
- tread in someone's stepsTo follow someone's example; to behave as someone did.
- tread on someone's cornsTo hurt someone's feelings.
- tread on someone's toesTo offend someone.
- tread the boardsTo work as a theatre actor.
- dont tread on meArchaic spelling of don't tread on me: A slogan, associated during the American Revolutionary War with freedom from British rule, and in more recent years with libertarianism and anti-government sentiments.
- tread the stageSynonym of tread the boards: To work as a theatre actor.
- have the black ox tread on one's footTo have trouble come upon one; to experience sorrow or misfortune.
Compound words 41
- treadmillA piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
- treadleA foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.
- treaderOne who treads.
- TreadwellA surname.
- treadwearA numerical measure of how long the tread of a tire can be expected to last.
- treadableAble to be trodden.
- treadlessWithout treads.
- midtreadHaving a zero-valued reconstruction level (analogous to a tread of a stairway).
- treadplateMetal flooring, often made from aluminium or similar alloy, having a pattern of squares of crisscross lines that serve as decoration and reduce slipping.
- treadwheelA large wheel turned by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet upon its periphery, as for example in a treadmill.