Answer: treading

AnswerCrossword Clue
TREADINGStepping
TREADINGStepping on
TREADINGTrampling
treadingsomething on which one walks or stands
treadingthe act, sound, or manner of walking
treadingto trample underfoot
treadingthe raised pattern on a rubber tire
treadingto walk on, in, or along
treadingto step or walk
treadingthe act of treading