Associations to the word «Treadmill»

Wiktionary

TREADMILL, noun. A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
TREADMILL, noun. 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.
TREADMILL, noun. A mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt.

Dictionary definition

TREADMILL, noun. An exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place.
TREADMILL, noun. A mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps.
TREADMILL, noun. A job involving drudgery and confinement.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke