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treading a measure

treading a measure is the present participle and gerund of tread a measure.

Meaning of tread a measure

Verb

tread a measure (third-person singular simple present treads a measure, present participle treading a measure, simple past trod a measure, past participle trodden a measure)

  1. To take part in a dance; to dance.
    • She remained with her comrades till dusk, and participated with a certain zest in the dancing; though, being heart-whole as yet, she enjoyed treading a measure purely for its own sake[.]1891, Thomas Hardy, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, volume 1, London: James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., page 27

Questions about treading a measure

What is treading a measure the present participle and gerund of?
Treading a measure is the present participle and gerund of tread a measure.

Words near treading a measure in the dictionary

  1. treadest
  2. treadeth
  3. Treadgold
  4. Treadgolds
  5. treading
  6. treading a measure
  7. treading carefully
  8. treading down
  9. treading in someone's footsteps
  10. treading in someone's steps
  11. treading lightly

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