the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > coldness > extinguishing fire > extinguish (fire) [verb (transitive)] > by trampling (2)
transitive. To put in or out by tramping or stamping; esp. to trample out (fire); in quot. 1847, to make or cause by trampling.
transitive. With adverbs: To get or put into or out of some position or condition by treading; esp. to put out (fire) by treading. (See also 5b 2c)