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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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Stumble :: Stumble (v. i.) To trip in walking or in moving in any way with the legs; to strike the foot so as to fall, or to endanger a fall; to stagger because of a false step..

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..

Stepchild :: Stepchild (n.) A bereaved child; one who has lost father or mother.

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..

Initiative :: Initiative (n.) An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins.

Diminish :: Diminish (v. t.) To make smaller by a half step; to make (an interval) less than minor; as, a diminished seventh..

Shears :: Shears (n.) An apparatus for raising heavy weights, and especially for stepping and unstepping the lower masts of ships. It consists of two or more spars or pieces of timber, fastened together near the top, steadied by a guy or guys, and furnished with the necessary tackle..

Pace :: Pace (n.) A single movement from one foot to the other in walking; a step.

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

Scale :: Scale (v. i.) To lead up by steps; to ascend.

Footing :: Footing (n.) Tread; step; especially, measured tread..

Crystallite :: Crystallite (n.) A minute mineral form like those common in glassy volcanic rocks and some slags, not having a definite crystalline outline and not referable to any mineral species, but marking the first step in the crystallization process. According to their form crystallites are called trichites, belonites, globulites, etc..

Trip :: Trip (n. i.) To take a quick step, as when in danger of losing one's balance; hence, to make a false; to catch the foot; to lose footing; to stumble..

Tardigrade :: Tardigrade (a.) Moving or stepping slowly; slow-paced.

Slip :: Slip (n.) To move along the surface of a thing without bounding, rolling, or stepping; to slide; to glide..

Overstep :: Overstep (v. t.) To step over or beyond; to transgress.

Shin :: Shin (v. i.) To climb a mast, tree, rope, or the like, by embracing it alternately with the arms and legs, without help of steps, spurs, or the like; -- used with up; as, to shin up a mast..

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

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..

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