English definition of Step

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of step

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of step is as below...

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..

Lern More About Step

☛ Wiki Definition of Step

☛ Wiki Article of Step

☛ Google Meaning of Step

☛ Google Search for Step

Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Raised a semitone in pitch; as, C sharp (C/), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than C..

Gradual :: Gradual (n.) A series of steps.

Gradient :: Gradient (a.) Moving by steps; walking; as, gradient automata..

Gre :: Gre (n.) See Gree, a step..

Stalked :: Stalk (n.) A high, proud, stately step or walk..

Round :: Round (n.) The step of a ladder; a rundle or rung; also, a crosspiece which joins and braces the legs of a chair..

Curtail :: Curtail (n.) The scroll termination of any architectural member, as of a step, etc..

Stepmother :: Stepladder (n.) A portable set of steps.

Distribution :: Distribution (n.) The steps or operations by which steam is supplied to and withdrawn from the cylinder at each stroke of the piston; viz., admission, suppression or cutting off, release or exhaust, and compression of exhaust steam prior to the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..

Running :: Running (a.) Continuous; keeping along step by step; as, he stated the facts with a running explanation..

Winder :: Winder (n.) One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; -- distinguished from flyer..

Mistreading :: Mistreading (n.) Misstep; misbehavior.

Interpose :: Interpose (v. i.) To step in between parties at variance; to mediate; as, the prince interposed and made peace..

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..

Riser :: Riser (n.) The upright piece of a step, from tread to tread..

Strut :: Strut (n.) The act of strutting; a pompous step or walk.

Step :: Step (v. i.) A bearing in which the lower extremity of a spindle or a vertical shaft revolves.

Oblique :: Oblique (v. i.) To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; -- formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left..

Walk :: Walk (n.) Manner of walking; gait; step; as, we often know a person at a distance by his walk..

Pace :: Pace (v. i.) To go; to walk; specifically, to move with regular or measured steps..