Tread

a step in walking or running

the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire

the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground

structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step

put down or press the foot, place the foot

tread or stomp heavily or roughly

crush as if by treading on

brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center

apply (the tread) to a tire

mate with