treading

English

Etymology

From Middle English tredynge, tredyng; equivalent to tread +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɛdɪŋ

Verb

treading

  1. present participle and gerund of tread

Noun

treading (plural treadings)

  1. The act of one who treads.
    • 1859, Victor Regnault, Elements of Chemistry:
      [Skins] must be submitted to several washings, treadings, and stretchings, before they acquire the necessary pliancy.

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