tread

the pattern on the surface of a tyre/tire

the tread on a tyre that has become smooth through use

the sound of someone walking with heavy steps

the continuous track of a tank

a quiet and gentle way of walking

the part of a wheel that makes contact with a surface

a quiet and gentle way of walking

walking in a firm and regular way

walking at a slow pace

a slow, regular, and deliberate way of walking

a phrase pattern to describe the manner of walking

to perceive the sound of someone walking

to walk with care to avoid danger or problems; also used figuratively

to walk quietly with light steps

to walk making a loud, heavy sound with your steps

to walk very carefully to avoid risk

to walk very quietly

to press something down with your feet

to walk carefully

to walk very carefully, especially to avoid risk

to walk softly and quietly

to walk carefully because you are uncertain or suspicious about a situation

to walk in a slow and careful way, as if you are afraid of hurting yourself or making a noise

the depth of the grooves in a tyre's tread

the arrangement of grooves on a tyre

to set your foot on something while you are walking

to step in something unpleasant, like mud or a puddle

to press something into a surface by stepping on it