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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Stepson :: Stepsister (n.) A daughter of one's stepfather or stepmother by a former marriage.
Gradatory :: Gradatory (n.) A series of steps from a cloister into a church.
Step :: Step (v. t.) To set, as the foot..
Saltarello :: Saltarello (n.) A popular Italian dance in quick 3-4 or 6-8 time, running mostly in triplets, but with a hop step at the beginning of each measure. See Tarantella..
Pedetentous :: Pedetentous (a.) Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously.
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..
Scalary :: Scalary (a.) Resembling a ladder; formed with steps.
Calvary :: Calvary (n.) A cross, set upon three steps; -- more properly called cross calvary..
Cramp :: Cramp (n.) A piece of wood having a curve corresponding to that of the upper part of the instep, on which the upper leather of a boot is stretched to give it the requisite shape..
Trippingly :: Trippingly (adv.) In a tripping manner; with a light, nimble, quick step; with agility; nimbly..
Distribution :: Distribution (n.) The steps or operations by which steam is supplied to and withdrawn from the cylinder at each stroke of the piston; viz., admission, suppression or cutting off, release or exhaust, and compression of exhaust steam prior to the next admission..
Notchboard :: Notchboard (n.) The board which receives the ends of the steps in a staircase.
Gradino :: Gradino (n.) A step or raised shelf, as above a sideboard or altar. Cf. Superaltar, and Gradin..
Vestige :: Vestige (n.) The mark of the foot left on the earth; a track or footstep; a trace; a sign; hence, a faint mark or visible sign left by something which is lost, or has perished, or is no longer present; remains; as, the vestiges of ancient magnificence in Palmyra; vestiges of former population..
Stumble :: Stumble (v. i.) To trip in walking or in moving in any way with the legs; to strike the foot so as to fall, or to endanger a fall; to stagger because of a false step..
Stepchild :: Stepbrother (n.) A brother by the marriage of one's father with the mother of another, or of one's mother with the father of another..
March :: March (v. i.) To move with regular steps, as a soldier; to walk in a grave, deliberate, or stately manner; to advance steadily..
Ratlins :: Ratlins (n. pl.) The small transverse ropes attached to the shrouds and forming the steps of a rope ladder.
Bestride :: Bestride (v. t.) To step over; to stride over or across; as, to bestride a threshold..
Go :: Go (v. i.) To move upon the feet, or step by step; to walk; also, to walk step by step, or leisurely..
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