Definition of step

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Step (v. i.) A rest, or one of a set of rests, for the foot in ascending or descending, as a stair, or a round of a ladder..

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Enter :: Enter (v. i.) To go or come in; -- often with in used pleonastically; also, to begin; to take the first steps..
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.) Gait; manner of walking; as, the approach of a man is often known by his step..
Grise :: Grise (n.) A step (in a flight of stairs); a degree.
Spank :: Spank (v. i.) To move with a quick, lively step between a trot and gallop; to move quickly..
Devious :: Devious (a.) Going out of the right or common course; going astray; erring; wandering; as, a devious step..
Pace :: Pace (v. i.) To go; to walk; specifically, to move with regular or measured steps..
Geordie :: Geordie (n.) A name given by miners to George Stephenson's safety lamp.
Strident :: Stride (n.) The act of stridding; a long step; the space measured by a long step; as, a masculine stride..
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..
Round :: Round (n.) The step of a ladder; a rundle or rung; also, a crosspiece which joins and braces the legs of a chair..
Tread :: Tread (n.) The upper horizontal part of a step, on which the foot is placed..
Echelon :: Echelon (n.) An arrangement of a body of troops when its divisions are drawn up in parallel lines each to the right or the left of the one in advance of it, like the steps of a ladder in position for climbing. Also used adjectively; as, echelon distance..
Gaiter :: Gaiter (n.) A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep, or for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe..
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..
Stepladder :: Stephanotis (n.) A perfume said to be prepared from the flowers of Stephanotis floribunda.
Procedure :: Procedure (n.) A step taken; an act performed; a proceeding; the steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.
Go :: Go (v. i.) To move upon the feet, or step by step; to walk; also, to walk step by step, or leisurely..
Trip :: Trip (n. i.) To move with light, quick steps; to walk or move lightly; to skip; to move the feet nimbly; -- sometimes followed by it. See It, 5..
Greece :: Greece (n. pl.) See Gree a step.
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