1. the action of walking on or stepping on something
2. the horizontal part of a step in a staircase
Usage: architecture

1. present participle of tread; walking on or stepping on something

Examples

• She was treading carefully on the icy sidewalk.
• The treading of heavy boots could be heard upstairs.
• He’s treading water in the deep end of the pool.
• The treading on these stairs is worn from years of use.
• Stop treading on my flowers!
• The carpenter measured each treading before installation.
• They were treading softly to avoid waking the baby.