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1. caterpillar_tread
noun. an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground.
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2. Caterpillar
noun. a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work.
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3. tread
verb. ['ˈtrɛd'] tread or stomp heavily or roughly.
Etymology
- tread (English)
- treden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tredan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. tread
verb. ['ˈtrɛd'] put down or press the foot, place the foot.
Etymology
- tread (English)
- treden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tredan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. tread
noun. ['ˈtrɛd'] a step in walking or running.
Etymology
- tread (English)
- treden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tredan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. tread
verb. ['ˈtrɛd'] crush as if by treading on.
Etymology
- tread (English)
- treden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tredan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. tread
verb. ['ˈtrɛd'] brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center.
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- tread (English)
- treden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tredan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. tread
noun. ['ˈtrɛd'] the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground.
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- tread (English)
- treden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tredan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. tread
noun. ['ˈtrɛd'] the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire.
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Etymology
- tread (English)
- treden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tredan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. tread
noun. ['ˈtrɛd'] structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step.
Etymology
- tread (English)
- treden (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tredan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))