Derivative of treadmill. Torturous workout contraption that allows you to walk or run five miles and go absolutely nowhere. Example: As Odysseus was drawn to the song of the Sirens,I was rendered defenseless when that third piece of cheesecake called to me, though I knew I'd have to pay with an extra hour on the dreadmill.
DREADMILL
Meaning of DREADMILL in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012