Object

• tightrope: He is a constant theatrical innovator and a writer whose trademark is increasingly the ability to tread a delicate tightrope between humor and despair.

• winepress: He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.

• staircase: Of particular note is the striking vaulted living room with open tread spiral staircase.

• depth: The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm are yours within the legal limits?

Preposition: on

• eggshell: You wouldn't have to tread on eggshells with him because you wouldn't know when he'd fly off the handle.

• toe: We are too eager to tread on the toes of the prosperous peasant.

Modifies a noun

• depth: Less than 1mm of tread depth accross 3/4 of the breadth of the tire may result in points on your license.

• staircase: The house is not suitable for very young children because of the open tread staircases and the many different levels of the house.

• pattern: It's wheels have tires with a tread pattern special to be used on the track.

Modifying Another Word

• warily: For the moment we need to tread warily in seeking to provide complete or final answers.

• softly: I tread softly by my uncle, my hand in his.

• lightly: I am always trying to find new ways to ' tread more lightly ' on our planet.

• cautiously: On NATO enlargement, too, Bush will have every reason to tread cautiously.

Preposition: with

• caution: So we suggest the consumer better watch out and tread with caution.