TRODDEN

Put down or press the foot, place the foot

Example: "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"

Tread or stomp heavily or roughly

Example: "The soldiers trampled across the fields"

Crush as if by treading on

Example: "Tread grapes to make wine"

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

Apply (the tread) to a tire

Mate with (used of male birds)

Example: "Male birds tread the females"