Tire Terminology

noun a tire that has been given a new tread

verb to put a new tread on a tire

• The company decided to retread the tires on their fleet of vehicles to save on costs.
• I'm thinking of retreading these old shoes to make them look new again.
• I can't believe he's trying to retread that tired excuse for being late.
• She felt like she was retreading old ground when discussing the same issue with her partner.

noun the action of stepping or walking on or over something

verb to step or walk on or over something

• Please be cautious and watch your tread on the icy sidewalk.
• Hey, watch your step and tread carefully on the wet floor.
• Dude, don't tread on thin ice with her, she's really sensitive.
• He decided to tread carefully in his approach to the delicate situation.