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treading

/ˈtrɛd.ɪŋ/

treading down

treadingnoun

treadings

Translations

foulageEn œnologie.

The treading of grapes is a traditional method used in winemaking.

Le foulage du raisin est une méthode traditionnelle utilisée dans la vinification.

piétinement

The treading of feet on the wooden floor echoed through the hallway.

Le piétinement des pieds sur le plancher en bois résonnait dans le couloir.

Definitions

The action of walking or stepping on something.

The treading of feet on the wooden floor echoed through the hallway.

The act of pressing down or crushing with the feet.

The treading of grapes is a traditional method used in winemaking.

Synonyms

treadinggerund / present participle

/ˈtrɛdɪŋ/

Used attributively to qualify nouns, emphasising the action or state of treading.

Translations

piétinantParticipe présent employé comme adjectif.

The loud, treading boots shook the rafters.

Les bottes bruyantes et piétinantes faisaient trembler les chevrons.

Definitions

That treads; stepping or walking on something, especially when used to describe a motion or action.

The loud, treading boots shook the rafters.

Synonyms

treadverb

treading

ing-form

trod

Past Simple

trodden

Past Participle

treading

ing-form

/trɛd/

Translations

marcher sur

Be careful not to tread on the flowers in the garden.

Fais attention à ne pas marcher sur les fleurs du jardin.

nager sur placeNatation.

She could tread water for several minutes without tiring.

Elle pouvait nager sur place pendant plusieurs minutes sans se fatiguer.

Additional translations

agirDans une tournure figurée, souvent avec prudence.

écraserAvec les pieds.

suivreAu sens figuré, suivre une voie ou un chemin.

Definitions

To walk or step on something.

Be careful not to tread on the flowers in the garden.

To press down or crush with the feet.

The grapes were traditionally trodden to make wine.

To follow a path or course.

He decided to tread a new path in his career.

To proceed or act in a particular way.

She had to tread carefully when discussing the sensitive topic.

To keep the body upright and stay afloat in water by moving the arms and legs.

She could tread water for several minutes without tiring.

Synonyms

treadnoun

Definitions

The part of a tire that makes contact with the road.

The tread on the car's tires was worn down, making it unsafe to drive in the rain.

The horizontal part of a step or stair on which the foot is placed.

She slipped on the icy tread of the staircase.

A manner or the sound of someone walking.

The heavy tread of boots echoed in the hallway.

treadadjective

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or intended for the tread of a tyre, boot, etc.; used before another noun.

The new tyre features a tread pattern designed for wet conditions.