Definition of step

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Step (v. i.) A small space or distance; as, it is but a step..

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Pace :: Pace (n.) The length of a step in walking or marching, reckoned from the heel of one foot to the heel of the other; -- used as a unit in measuring distances; as, he advanced fifty paces..
Scan :: Scan (v. t.) To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.
Step- :: Step (v. i.) A change of position effected by a motion of translation.
Tripping :: Tripping (a.) Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly.
Stepson :: Stepsister (n.) A daughter of one's stepfather or stepmother by a former marriage.
Pedetentous :: Pedetentous (a.) Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously.
Stepping-stone :: Stepping-stone (n.) A stone to raise the feet above the surface of water or mud in walking.
Predella :: Predella (n.) The step, or raised secondary part, of an altar; a superaltar; hence, in Italian painting, a band or frieze of several pictures running along the front of a superaltar, or forming a border or frame at the foot of an altarpiece..
Gait :: Gait (n.) Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving.
Chromatic :: Chromatic (a.) Proceeding by the smaller intervals (half steps or semitones) of the scale, instead of the regular intervals of the diatonic scale..
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..
Oblique :: Oblique (v. i.) To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; -- formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left..
Step :: Step (v. i.) In general, a framing in wood or iron which is intended to receive an upright shaft; specif., a block of wood, or a solid platform upon the keelson, supporting the heel of the mast..
Wade :: Wade (v. i.) To walk in a substance that yields to the feet; to move, sinking at each step, as in water, mud, sand, etc..
Stepchild :: Stepchild (n.) A bereaved child; one who has lost father or mother.
#NAME? :: Stepstone (n.) A stone laid before a door as a stair to rise on in entering the house.
March :: March (v. i.) To move with regular steps, as a soldier; to walk in a grave, deliberate, or stately manner; to advance steadily..
Gradual :: Gradual (n.) An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps..
Proceeding :: Proceeding (n.) The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction; progress or movement from one thing to another; a measure or step taken in a course of business; a transaction; as, an illegal proceeding; a cautious or a violent proceeding..
Degree :: Degree (n.) The point or step of progression to which a person has arrived; rank or station in life; position.
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