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treading

/ˈtriːdɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does treading mean?

verb

The act of walking or moving with steps, or the act of being careful not to step on something. To walk or move carefully so as not to make a sound.

Example

"She had to tread carefully on the icy path to avoid slipping."

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