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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Found :: Found (v. i.) To take the ffirst steps or measures in erecting or building up; to furnish the materials for beginning; to begin to raise; to originate; as, to found a college; to found a family..
Stalk :: Stalk (v. i.) To walk with high and proud steps; usually implying the affectation of dignity, and indicating dislike. The word is used, however, especially by the poets, to express dignity of step..
Protomartyr :: Protomartyr (n.) The first martyr; the first who suffers, or is sacrificed, in any cause; -- applied esp. to Stephen, the first Christian martyr..
Trap :: Trap (n.) A kind of movable stepladder.
Stemson :: Stemple (n.) A crossbar of wood in a shaft, serving as a step..
Graduate :: Graduate (n. & v.) Arranged by successive steps or degrees; graduated.
Retrace :: Retrace (v. t.) To go back, in or over (a previous course); to go over again in a reverse direction; as, to retrace one's steps; to retrace one's proceedings..
Bridgeboard :: Bridgeboard (n.) A notched board to which the treads and risers of the steps of wooden stairs are fastened.
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..
Faux Pas :: faux pas () A false step; a mistake or wrong measure.
Begin :: Begin (v. i.) To do the first act or the first part of an action; to enter upon or commence something new, as a new form or state of being, or course of action; to take the first step; to start..
Pace :: Pace (n.) A broad step or platform; any part of a floor slightly raised above the rest, as around an altar, or at the upper end of a hall..
Trip :: Trip (n.) A false step; a stumble; a misstep; a loss of footing or balance. Fig.: An error; a failure; a mistake.
Mince :: Mince (v. i.) To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner..
Mistreading :: Mistreading (n.) Misstep; misbehavior.
Crowstep :: Crowstep (n.) See Corriestep.
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..
Lope :: Lope (n.) A leap; a long step.
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..
Stepparent :: Stepmother (n.) The wife of one's father by a subsequent marriage.
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