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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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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..

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..

Quicken :: Quicken (a.) To make lively, active, or sprightly; to impart additional energy to; to stimulate; to make quick or rapid; to hasten; to accelerate; as, to quicken one's steps or thoughts; to quicken one's departure or speed..

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..

Montgolfier :: Montgolfier (n.) A balloon which ascends by the buoyancy of air heated by a fire; a fire balloon; -- so called from two brothers, Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier, of France, who first constructed and sent up a fire balloon..

Cinque-pace :: Cinque-pace (n.) A lively dance (called also galliard), the steps of which were regulated by the number five..

Instep :: Instep (n.) The arched middle portion of the human foot next in front of the ankle joint.

Stephanion :: Stepfather (n.) The husband of one's mother by a subsequent marriage.

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..

Bestride :: Bestride (v. t.) To step over; to stride over or across; as, to bestride a threshold..

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

Tiptoe :: Tiptoe (v. i.) To step or walk on tiptoe.

Scale :: Scale (n.) Gradation; succession of ascending and descending steps and degrees; progressive series; scheme of comparative rank or order; as, a scale of being..

Pedetentous :: Pedetentous (a.) Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously.

Minuet :: Minuet (n.) A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupee, a high step, and a balance..

Shuffling :: Shuffling (a.) Moving with a dragging, scraping step..

Measured :: Measured (a.) Regulated or determined by a standard; hence, equal; uniform; graduated; limited; moderated; as, he walked with measured steps; he expressed himself in no measured terms..

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

Stepsister :: Stepping-stone (n.) Fig.: A means of progress or advancement.

Scale :: Scale (n.) A ladder; a series of steps; a means of ascending.