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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Within :: Within (prep.) Hence, inside the limits, reach, or influence of; not going outside of; not beyond, overstepping, exceeding, or the like..
Scale :: Scale (n.) A ladder; a series of steps; a means of ascending.
Degraded :: Degraded (a.) Having steps; -- said of a cross each of whose extremities finishes in steps growing larger as they leave the center; -- termed also on degrees.
Curtail :: Curtail (n.) The scroll termination of any architectural member, as of a step, etc..
Quickstep :: Quickstep (n.) A lively, spirited march; also, a lively style of dancing..
Toe :: Toe (n.) The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step..
Staith :: Stairway (n.) A flight of stairs or steps; a staircase.
Step :: Stepping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ste.
Degree :: Degree (n.) The point or step of progression to which a person has arrived; rank or station in life; position.
Mistreading :: Mistreading (n.) Misstep; misbehavior.
Carnival :: Carnival (n.) Any merrymaking, feasting, or masquerading, especially when overstepping the bounds of decorum; a time of riotous excess..
Spank :: Spank (v. i.) To move with a quick, lively step between a trot and gallop; to move quickly..
Cinque-pace :: Cinque-pace (n.) A lively dance (called also galliard), the steps of which were regulated by the number five..
Initiative :: Initiative (n.) An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins.
Tabernacle :: Tabernacle (n.) A boxlike step for a mast with the after side open, so that the mast can be lowered to pass under bridges, etc..
Pass :: Pass (v. i.) To advance through all the steps or stages necessary to validity or effectiveness; to be carried through a body that has power to sanction or reject; to receive legislative sanction; to be enacted; as, the resolution passed; the bill passed both houses of Congress..
Pedetentous :: Pedetentous (a.) Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously.
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..
Stephanion :: Stepfather (n.) The husband of one's mother by a subsequent marriage.
Graduate :: Graduate (n. & v.) Arranged by successive steps or degrees; graduated.
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