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TREDM-il/ˈtredmɪl/

A treadmill is an exercise machine with a moving belt that you walk or run on. A running track is outdoors or in a hall; an exercise bike is pedals, not a belt. Sports centre: book the treadmill after induction; muddy trainers are not allowed on the belt.

Meaning

An exercise machine with a moving belt that you walk or run on.

Examples

• “Book the treadmill after the sports-centre induction; muddy trainers are not allowed on the belt.”
• “A treadmill session is not PE unless it is on the register; skipping games for the gym still needs staff.”

Good to know

a treadmill. Contrast: a running track / an exercise bike. Sports centre. Countable machines. Mix-up: extra: a treadmill can also mean a dull routine of work.

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