verbπShareTo step or walk (on or over something); to trample."The children were treading on the fallen leaves, enjoying the crunching sound. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo step or walk upon."Actors tread the boards."actionwayhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat or press with the feet."to tread a path; to tread land when too light; a well-trodden path"actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go through or accomplish by walking, dancing, etc."The baker was treading dough with his hands and feet to make the perfect crust. "actionwaydanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue."The bully was treading on the smaller boy's glasses, grinding them into the dirt with his foot. "actionwarinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo copulate; said of (especially male) birds."During mating season, the farmer observed the rooster treading the hen in the barnyard. "animalbirdsexbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a male bird) To copulate with."The rooster was treading the hen in the barnyard. "animalsexbirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who treads."The muddy treading on the clean floor showed where the dog had been. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading