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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Encroach :: Encroach (v. i.) To enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another; to trespass; to intrude; to trench; -- commonly with on or upon; as, to encroach on a neighbor; to encroach on the highway..
Step :: Stepping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ste.
Mince :: Mince (v. i.) To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner..
Quickstep :: Quickstep (n.) A lively, spirited march; also, a lively style of dancing..
Measured :: Measured (a.) Regulated or determined by a standard; hence, equal; uniform; graduated; limited; moderated; as, he walked with measured steps; he expressed himself in no measured terms..
Mince :: Mince (n.) A short, precise step; an affected manner..
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..
Running :: Running (a.) Continuous; keeping along step by step; as, he stated the facts with a running explanation..
Drib :: Drib (v. t.) To lead along step by step; to entice.
Novercal :: Novercal (a.) Of or pertaining to a stepmother; suitable to, or in the manner of, a stepmother..
Pas :: Pas (n.) A pace; a step, as in a dance..
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.
Pedetentous :: Pedetentous (a.) Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously.
Stepdame :: Stepchild (n.) A son or daughter of one's wife or husband by a former marriage.
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..
Sarn :: Sarn (n.) A pavement or stepping-stone.
Minuet :: Minuet (n.) A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupee, a high step, and a balance..
Step :: Step (v. i.) A portable framework of stairs, much used indoors in reaching to a high position..
Unstep :: Unstep (v. t.) To remove, as a mast, from its step..
Sharp :: Sharp (n.) The character [/] used to indicate that the note before which it is placed is to be raised a half step, or semitone, in pitch..
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