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treads a measure

treads a measure is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 treads a measure

What is treads a measure the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Treads a measure is the third-person singular simple present indicative of tread a measure.

Words near treads a measure in the dictionary

  1. treadmilling
  2. treadmills
  3. treadplate
  4. treadplates
  5. treads
  6. treads a measure
  7. treads carefully
  8. treads down
  9. treads in someone's footsteps
  10. treads in someone's steps
  11. treads lightly

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