treadplate

Etymology

From tread + plate.

treadplate means metal flooring, often made from aluminium or similar alloy, having a pattern of squares of crisscross lines that serve as decoration and reduce slipping. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.

noun

Metal flooring, often made from aluminium or similar alloy, having a pattern of squares of crisscross lines that serve as decoration and reduce slipping.“Aluminium treadplate is used for the corridor, kitchen, and pantry floor, with aluminium covings.”