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TREADING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Treading.

Treading - as a noun

A step in walking or running

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pacestride

The grooved surface of a pneumatic tire

The part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground

Structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step

Treading - as a verb

Put down or press the foot, place the foot

Example: "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
step
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tread or stomp heavily or roughly

Example: "The soldiers trampled across the fields"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trample
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
walk
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Crush as if by treading on

Example: "Tread grapes to make wine"

Brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center

Apply (the tread) to a tire

Mate with (used of male birds)

Example: "Male birds tread the females"

Example Sentences

"She was treading carefully on the thin ice."
"They were treading on each other's toes while dancing."
"He was treading lightly so as not to wake anyone up."
"The hiker was treading cautiously along the treacherous cliff."
"She was treading water in the pool for hours."
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Word Game Points

Is TREADING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, treading is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TREADING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TREADING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, treading is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TREADING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TREADING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, treading is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TREADING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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