English definition of Step

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of step

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of step is as below...

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..

Lern More About Step

☛ Wiki Definition of Step

☛ Wiki Article of Step

☛ Google Meaning of Step

☛ Google Search for Step

Walk :: Walk (v. i.) To move along on foot; to advance by steps; to go on at a moderate pace; specifically, of two-legged creatures, to proceed at a slower or faster rate, but without running, or lifting one foot entirely before the other touches the ground..

Lift :: Lift (n.) One of the steps of a cone pulley.

Remove :: Remove (n.) The distance or space through which anything is removed; interval; distance; stage; hence, a step or degree in any scale of gradation; specifically, a division in an English public school; as, the boy went up two removes last year..

Mince :: Mince (n.) A short, precise step; an affected manner..

Devious :: Devious (a.) Going out of the right or common course; going astray; erring; wandering; as, a devious step..

Trippingly :: Trippingly (adv.) In a tripping manner; with a light, nimble, quick step; with agility; nimbly..

Toe :: Toe (n.) The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step..

Cramp :: Cramp (n.) A piece of wood having a curve corresponding to that of the upper part of the instep, on which the upper leather of a boot is stretched to give it the requisite shape..

Trace :: Trace (v. t.) To follow by some mark that has been left by a person or thing which has preceded; to follow by footsteps, tracks, or tokens..

Instep :: Instep (n.) The arched middle portion of the human foot next in front of the ankle joint.

Treadmill :: Treadmill (n.) A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline. Also, a mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt..

Procedure :: Procedure (n.) A step taken; an act performed; a proceeding; the steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.

Clamp :: Clamp (n.) A heavy footstep; a tramp.

Tread :: Tread (n.) The upper horizontal part of a step, on which the foot is placed..

Hobblingly :: Hobblingly (adv.) With a limping step.

Cone Pulley :: Cone pulley () A pulley for driving machines, etc., having two or more parts or steps of different diameters; a pulley having a conical shape..

Trip :: Trip (n. i.) To move with light, quick steps; to walk or move lightly; to skip; to move the feet nimbly; -- sometimes followed by it. See It, 5..

Strident :: Stride (n.) The act of stridding; a long step; the space measured by a long step; as, a masculine stride..

Outstep :: Outstep (v. t.) To exceed in stepping.

Minuet :: Minuet (n.) A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupee, a high step, and a balance..