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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Stephanite :: Stephanion (n.) The point on the side of the skull where the temporal line, or upper edge of the temporal fossa, crosses the coronal suture..
Running :: Running (a.) Continuous; keeping along step by step; as, he stated the facts with a running explanation..
Steppe :: Stepparent (n.) Stepfather or stepmother.
Aster :: Aster (n.) A plant of the genus Callistephus. Many varieties (called China asters, German asters, etc.) are cultivated for their handsome compound flowers..
Counterstep :: Counterstep (n.) A contrary method of procedure; opposite course of action.
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..
Surveyed :: Survenue (n.) A sudden or unexpected coming or stepping on.
Strident :: Stride (n.) The act of stridding; a long step; the space measured by a long step; as, a masculine stride..
Gradient :: Gradient (a.) Moving by steps; walking; as, gradient automata..
Sharp :: Sharp (v. t.) To raise above the proper pitch; to elevate the tone of; especially, to raise a half step, or semitone, above the natural tone..
Bold :: Bold (n.) Somewhat overstepping usual bounds, or conventional rules, as in art, literature, etc.; taking liberties in composition or expression; as, the figures of an author are bold..
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..
Gre :: Gre (n.) See Gree, a step..
Step :: 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..
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..
Pace :: Pace (n.) Manner of stepping or moving; gait; walk; as, the walk, trot, canter, gallop, and amble are paces of the horse; a swaggering pace; a quick pace..
Rise :: Rise (n.) The distance through which anything rises; as, the rise of the thermometer was ten degrees; the rise of the river was six feet; the rise of an arch or of a step..
Move :: Move (n.) An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
Greeze :: Greeze (n.) A step. See Gree, a step..
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..
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