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treading

noun C2
  1. The act of one who treads.

Plural treadings

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So they began solemnly dancing round and round Alice, every now and then treading on her toes when they passed too close, and waving their forepaws to mark the time, while the Mock Turtle sang this, very slowly and sadly:—
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 77 · B2
“There’s a porpoise close behind us, and he’s treading on my tail.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 77 · B2

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