Definition of step

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Step (v. i.) A rest, or one of a set of rests, for the foot in ascending or descending, as a stair, or a round of a ladder..

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Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Raised a semitone in pitch; as, C sharp (C/), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than C..
Stepmother :: Stepladder (n.) A portable set of steps.
Step :: Step (a.) To walk slowly, gravely, or resolutely..
Predella :: Predella (n.) The step, or raised secondary part, of an altar; a superaltar; hence, in Italian painting, a band or frieze of several pictures running along the front of a superaltar, or forming a border or frame at the foot of an altarpiece..
Settle :: Settle (n.) A place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part.
Staircase :: Stair (n.) A series of steps, as for passing from one story of a house to another; -- commonly used in the plural; but originally used in the singular only..
Riffle :: Riffle (n.) A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed; also, one of the cleats, grooves, or steps in such a trough. Also called ripple..
Lift :: Lift (n.) One of the steps of a cone pulley.
Stepper :: Stepped (a.) Provided with a step or steps; having a series of offsets or parts resembling the steps of stairs; as, a stepped key..
Slip :: Slip (n.) An unintentional error or fault; a false step.
Gradino :: Gradino (n.) A step or raised shelf, as above a sideboard or altar. Cf. Superaltar, and Gradin..
Misstep :: Misstep (v. i.) To take a wrong step; to go astray.
Scan :: Scan (v. t.) To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.
High-stepper :: High-stepper (n.) A horse that moves with a high step or proud gait; hence, a person having a proud bearing..
Gradation :: Gradation (n.) The act of progressing by regular steps or orderly arrangement; the state of being graded or arranged in ranks; as, the gradation of castes..
Greeze :: Greeze (n.) A step. See Gree, a step..
Quicken :: Quicken (a.) To make lively, active, or sprightly; to impart additional energy to; to stimulate; to make quick or rapid; to hasten; to accelerate; as, to quicken one's steps or thoughts; to quicken one's departure or speed..
Range :: Range (v.) The step of a ladder; a rung.
Comma :: Comma (n.) A small interval (the difference between a major and minor half step), seldom used except by tuners..
Double-quick :: Double-quick (a.) Of, or performed in, the fastest time or step in marching, next to the run; as, a double-quick step or march..
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