Definitions

1. verb

to walk or step with a heavy or deliberate pace; to tread

“She trod through the garden, careful not to disturb the flowers.”

2. verb

to have a particular quality or character, especially one that is unpleasant or unwelcome

“This place has been trod by many people, and it feels old.”

3. noun

a track or path made by walking or other means

“The hikers followed the trod to the summit.”

4. noun

an area of ground that has been walked or trodden on

“The grass is worn away in the trod where people walk.”