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Definition of step

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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..

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Step :: Step (v. i.) Walk; passage.

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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..

Deliberate :: Deliberate (a.) Weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining; -- applied to persons; as, a deliberate judge or counselor..

Curtail :: Curtail (n.) The scroll termination of any architectural member, as of a step, etc..

Rime :: Rime (n.) A step or round of a ladder; a rung.

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..

Stoped :: Stope (v. i.) A horizontal working forming one of a series, the working faces of which present the appearance of a flight of steps..

Stepchild :: Stepbrother (n.) A brother by the marriage of one's father with the mother of another, or of one's mother with the father of another..

Commit :: Commit (v. t.) To pledge or bind; to compromise, expose, or endanger by some decisive act or preliminary step; -- often used reflexively; as, to commit one's self to a certain course..

Stride :: Stride (v. t.) To walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner..

Winder :: Winder (n.) One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; -- distinguished from flyer..

Counterstep :: Counterstep (n.) A contrary method of procedure; opposite course of action.

Roughstrings :: Roughstrings (n. pl.) Pieces of undressed timber put under the steps of a wooden stair for their support.

Stepstone :: Stepson (n.) A son of one's husband or wife by a former marriage.

Gradational :: Gradational (a.) By regular steps or gradations; of or pertaining to gradation.

Ladder :: Ladder (v. i.) A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps..

Settle :: Settle (n.) A place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part.

Digress :: Digress (v. i.) To step or turn aside; to deviate; to swerve; especially, to turn aside from the main subject of attention, or course of argument, in writing or speaking..

Graduate :: Graduate (n. & v.) Arranged by successive steps or degrees; graduated.