To step firmly (on the ground); to stamp down with force — often conveying determination or carefulness.
彼は足を踏みしめて、長いスピーチを始めた。
He planted his feet firmly and began his long speech.
滑らないように靴底を踏みしめて歩いた。
I walked placing my feet firmly so as not to slip.
子どもたちは雪を踏みしめながら山を登った。
The children climbed the mountain, treading firmly on the snow.
To harden or compact by treading; to press down soil or surface by stomping.
建築現場で作業員が足で土を踏みしめて固めていた。
Workers at the construction site pressed the soil firm with their feet.
テントを設営するときに地面を踏みしめて平らにした。
When setting up the tent, we stomped the ground to flatten it.