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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Degraded :: Degraded (a.) Having steps; -- said of a cross each of whose extremities finishes in steps growing larger as they leave the center; -- termed also on degrees.
Rundle :: Rundle (n.) A round; a step of a ladder; a rung.
Stile :: Stile (v. i.) A step, or set of steps, for ascending and descending, in passing a fence or wall..
Double-quick :: Double-quick (n.) Double-quick time, step, or march..
Stair :: Stair (n.) One step of a series for ascending or descending to a different level; -- commonly applied to those within a building.
Notchboard :: Notchboard (n.) The board which receives the ends of the steps in a staircase.
Crowstep :: Crowstep (n.) See Corriestep.
Redan :: Redan (n.) A step or vertical offset in a wall on uneven ground, to keep the parts level..
Lift :: Lift (n.) One of the steps of a cone pulley.
Stride :: Stride (v. t.) To pass over at a step; to step over.
Step :: Step (a.) Fig.: To move mentally; to go in imagination.
Pedetentous :: Pedetentous (a.) Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously.
Measure :: Measure (a.) A step or definite part of a progressive course or policy; a means to an end; an act designed for the accomplishment of an object; as, political measures; prudent measures; an inefficient measure..
Step :: Step (v. i.) The space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running; as, one step is generally about three feet, but may be more or less. Used also figuratively of any kind of progress; as, he improved step by step, or by steps..
Advance :: Advance (v.) The first step towards the attainment of a result; approach made to gain favor, to form an acquaintance, to adjust a difference, etc.; an overture; a tender; an offer; -- usually in the plural..
Stephanotis :: Stephanotis (n.) A genus of climbing asclepiadaceous shrubs, of Madagascar, Malaya, etc. They have fleshy or coriaceous opposite leaves, and large white waxy flowers in cymes..
Stephanotis :: Stephanite (n.) A sulphide of antimony and silver of an iron-black color and metallic luster; called also black silver, and brittle silver ore..
Footpace :: Footpace (n.) A dais, or elevated platform; the highest step of the altar; a landing in a staircase..
Echelon :: Echelon (n.) An arrangement of a body of troops when its divisions are drawn up in parallel lines each to the right or the left of the one in advance of it, like the steps of a ladder in position for climbing. Also used adjectively; as, echelon distance..
Go :: Go (v. i.) To move upon the feet, or step by step; to walk; also, to walk step by step, or leisurely..
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