treading

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

treading

  1. present participle and gerund of tread

Noun[edit]

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.

Anagrams[edit]