Definition of step

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Step (v. t.) To fix the foot of (a mast) in its step; to erect.

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Pace :: Pace (v. i.) To go; to walk; specifically, to move with regular or measured steps..
Proceeding :: Proceeding (n.) The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction; progress or movement from one thing to another; a measure or step taken in a course of business; a transaction; as, an illegal proceeding; a cautious or a violent proceeding..
Step :: Step (v. i.) In general, a framing in wood or iron which is intended to receive an upright shaft; specif., a block of wood, or a solid platform upon the keelson, supporting the heel of the mast..
Drib :: Drib (v. t.) To lead along step by step; to entice.
Step :: Step (v. i.) Walk; passage.
Procedure :: Procedure (n.) A step taken; an act performed; a proceeding; the steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.
Point :: Point (n.) Whatever serves to mark progress, rank, or relative position, or to indicate a transition from one state or position to another, degree; step; stage; hence, position or condition attained; as, a point of elevation, or of depression; the stock fell off five points; he won by tenpoints..
Wellhole :: Wellhole (n.) The open space left beyond the ends of the steps of a staircase.
Shears :: Shears (n.) An apparatus for raising heavy weights, and especially for stepping and unstepping the lower masts of ships. It consists of two or more spars or pieces of timber, fastened together near the top, steadied by a guy or guys, and furnished with the necessary tackle..
Tusk :: Tusk (n.) A projecting member like a tenon, and serving the same or a similar purpose, but composed of several steps, or offsets. Thus, in the illustration, a is the tusk, and each of the several parts, or offsets, is called a tooth..
Flat-footed :: Flat-footed (a.) Having a flat foot, with little or no arch of the instep..
Grade :: Grade (n.) A step or degree in any series, rank, quality, order; relative position or standing; as, grades of military rank; crimes of every grade; grades of flour..
Oblique :: Oblique (v. i.) To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; -- formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left..
Flight :: Flight (n.) A series of steps or stairs from one landing to another.
Instep :: Instep (n.) That part of the hind leg of the horse and allied animals, between the hock, or ham, and the pastern joint..
Step :: Step (a.) To walk; to go on foot; esp., to walk a little distance; as, to step to one of the neighbors..
Strut :: Strut (n.) The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.
Mince :: Mince (n.) A short, precise step; an affected manner..
Slip :: Slip (n.) An unintentional error or fault; a false step.
Trip :: Trip (v. t.) To cause to stumble, or take a false step; to cause to lose the footing, by striking the feet from under; to cause to fall; to throw off the balance; to supplant; -- often followed by up; as, to trip up a man in wrestling..
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