tread
Tread is like when you walk carefully on a path full of mud. You have to step gently so you don’t slip and fall. Just like a cat walking on a fence, it places its paws softly and slowly to keep its balance.
Imagine a tire on a car. The tread is the part of the tire that touches the road. It has special patterns, like little grooves and bumps, to help the car grip the road better, especially when it’s raining. It’s like the tire is wearing special shoes to help it walk safely on wet surfaces.
Think about when you go to the swimming pool. You walk carefully around the pool because the ground is slippery. That careful walking is like treading. You’re making sure every step is safe and steady, just like when you walk on a tightrope, balancing carefully so you don’t fall off.
When you’re in a boat, sometimes you have to tread water. This means you move your arms and legs to stay afloat, like a dog paddling in the water, keeping your head above the surface so you can breathe.