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treadmill

/ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/

Meanings
noun
A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.

Examples :

"To stay fit, my mom uses the treadmill every morning before work. "
sport machine technology device

Related Words

Illustration sporting

sporting verb

/ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/ /ˈspoʊrtɪŋ/

To amuse oneself, to play.

"children sporting on the green"

Illustration prisoners

prisoners noun

/ˈpɹɪznəz/ /ˈpɹɪznɚz/

A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

"The prisoners ate their lunch in the prison cafeteria. "

Illustration horizontal

horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

A horizontal component of a structure

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

Illustration motions

motions noun

/ˈmoʊʃənz/ /ˈmoʊʃnz/

A state of progression from one place to another.

"The gentle motions of the swing lulled the baby to sleep. "

Illustration running

running verb

/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/

To move swiftly.

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

Illustration principally

principally adverb

/ˈprɪnsəpəli/ /ˈprɪnsəpli/

In a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.

"The garden club meeting was principally about planning the annual flower show. "

Illustration equipment

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

Illustration discipline

discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

Illustration treading

treading verb

/ˈtɹɛdɪŋ/

To step or walk (on or over something); to trample.

"The children were treading on the fallen leaves, enjoying the crunching sound. "

Illustration machinery

machinery noun

/məˈʃiːnəɹi/

The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.

"The bakery's machinery worked tirelessly, producing dozens of loaves of bread each morning. "

Illustration periphery

periphery noun

/pəˈɹɪfəɹi/

The outside boundary, parts or surface of something.

"The periphery of the park was lined with wildflowers. "

Illustration powering

powering verb

/ˈpaʊərɪŋ/ /ˈpaʊɚɪŋ/

To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).

"This CD player is powered by batteries."