Tritt — meaning in English

English meaning

• spurn verb To reject something or someone with contempt or disdain.
• tread verb To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.

Senses

Tritt is used for these senses in English:

• spurn (archaic) A kick; a blow with the foot.
• step ladder A ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs that is hinged in the middle to form an inverted V, with stays to keep the two halves at a fixed angle.
• tread A step taken with the foot.

tread — full definition

1. verb To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.
2. noun The patterned grooves on a tire or shoe sole that provide grip.
3. noun The sound or manner of someone walking.

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