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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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..
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