Question

in this excerpt from the poem old ironsides by oliver wendell holmes, what is the meaning of the word tread? her deck, once red with heroes blood where knelt the vanquished foe, when winds were hurrying oer the flood and waves were white below, no more shall feel the victors tread, or know the conquered knee;— a. crush b. pace c. quell d. trudge e. march

Explanation:

The context of the poem suggests a sense of movement or stepping. "Tread" in this context implies a measured step or pace.

Answer:

B. pace