Definition of step

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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..

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Stilt :: Stilt (n.) A pole, or piece of wood, constructed with a step or loop to raise the foot above the ground in walking. It is sometimes lashed to the leg, and sometimes prolonged upward so as to be steadied by the hand or arm..
Step :: Step (v. i.) A portable framework of stairs, much used indoors in reaching to a high position..
Riser :: Riser (n.) The upright piece of a step, from tread to tread..
Redan :: Redan (n.) A step or vertical offset in a wall on uneven ground, to keep the parts level..
Footpace :: Footpace (n.) A walking pace or step.
Flyer :: Flyer (n.) One in a flight of steps which are parallel to each other(as in ordinary stairs), as distinguished from a winder..
Grade :: Grade (n.) A step or degree in any series, rank, quality, order; relative position or standing; as, grades of military rank; crimes of every grade; grades of flour..
Stepdaughter :: Stepdame (n.) A stepmother.
Step :: 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..
Plantigrade :: Plantigrade (n.) A plantigrade animal, or one that walks or steps on the sole of the foot, as man, and the bears..
Overstep :: Overstep (v. t.) To step over or beyond; to transgress.
Outstep :: Outstep (v. t.) To exceed in stepping.
Begin :: Begin (v. i.) To do the first act or the first part of an action; to enter upon or commence something new, as a new form or state of being, or course of action; to take the first step; to start..
Encroacher :: Encroacher (n.) One who by gradual steps enters on, and takes possession of, what is not his own..
Point :: Point (n.) Whatever serves to mark progress, rank, or relative position, or to indicate a transition from one state or position to another, degree; step; stage; hence, position or condition attained; as, a point of elevation, or of depression; the stock fell off five points; he won by tenpoints..
Step :: Step (v. i.) Proceeding; measure; action; an act.
Footing :: Footing (n.) Tread; step; especially, measured tread..
Sarn :: Sarn (n.) A pavement or stepping-stone.
Step :: Step (a.) To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession..
Pace :: Pace (n.) A single movement from one foot to the other in walking; a step.
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