Definition of step

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Step (v. i.) One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs..

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Stepsister :: Stepping-stone (n.) Fig.: A means of progress or advancement.
Default :: Default (n.) A neglect of, or failure to take, some step necessary to secure the benefit of law, as a failure to appear in court at a day assigned, especially of the defendant in a suit when called to make answer; also of jurors, witnesses, etc..
Sequence :: Sequence (n.) Any succession of chords (or harmonic phrase) rising or falling by the regular diatonic degrees in the same scale; a succession of similar harmonic steps.
Rise :: Rise (n.) The distance through which anything rises; as, the rise of the thermometer was ten degrees; the rise of the river was six feet; the rise of an arch or of a step..
Sandal :: Sandal (n.) An overshoe with parallel openings across the instep.
Flat :: Flat (n.) A character [/] before a note, indicating a tone which is a half step or semitone lower..
Surveyed :: Survenue (n.) A sudden or unexpected coming or stepping on.
Gradino :: Gradino (n.) A step or raised shelf, as above a sideboard or altar. Cf. Superaltar, and Gradin..
Novercal :: Novercal (a.) Of or pertaining to a stepmother; suitable to, or in the manner of, a stepmother..
Light-footed :: Light-footed (a.) Having a light, springy step; nimble in running or dancing; active; as, light-foot Iris..
Promoter :: Promoter (n.) Specifically, one who sets on foot, and takes the preliminary steps in, a scheme for the organization of a corporation, a joint-stock company, or the like..
Gradational :: Gradational (a.) By regular steps or gradations; of or pertaining to gradation.
Curtail :: Curtail (n.) The scroll termination of any architectural member, as of a step, etc..
Trip :: Trip (n.) A false step; a stumble; a misstep; a loss of footing or balance. Fig.: An error; a failure; a mistake.
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..
Elephantine :: Elephantine (a.) Pertaining to the elephant, or resembling an elephant (commonly, in size); hence, huge; immense; heavy; as, of elephantine proportions; an elephantine step or tread..
Trippingly :: Trippingly (adv.) In a tripping manner; with a light, nimble, quick step; with agility; nimbly..
Dance :: Dance (v. i.) The leaping, tripping, or measured stepping of one who dances; an amusement, in which the movements of the persons are regulated by art, in figures and in accord with music..
Repedation :: Repedation (n.) A stepping or going back.
Overstepping :: Overstepping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overste.
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