Words Like TREADMILL

We have put together a list of words that are similar to TREADMILL.

4 Alternative Words Similar to treadmill

1 Business Noun      Synonym Words Like Business
2 Job Noun      Synonym Words Like Job
3 Line Noun      Synonym Words Like Line
4 Occupation Noun      Synonym Words Like Occupation

8 definitions of treadmill

1 A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
2 A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline.
3 A mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt.
4 An appliance for producing rotary motion by the weight of a man or men, or of an animal, as a horse, stepping on movable steps connected with a revolving cylinder or wheel.
5 Figuratively, a monotonous and wearisome round, as of occupation or exertion: as, the treadmill of business.
6 an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place
7 a job involving drudgery and confinement
8 a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps
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