Footstep

noun

/ˈfʊtstɛp/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounThe mark or impression left by a foot; a track.

"The child watched as his footsteps in the sand were washed away by the waves."

2.nounBy extension, the indications or waypoints of a course or direction taken.

"To walk the footsteps of greatness requires that you start at the bottom of a long stair."

3.nounThe sound made by walking, running etc.

"The footsteps of the students echoed in the empty hall."

4.nounA step, as in a stair.

"The garden path had a small footstep down to the main walkway."

5.nounThe distance between one foot and the next when walking; a pace.

"Mere footsteps away from the victim lay the murder weapon."

6.nounThe act of taking a step.

"Take one more footstep towards me, and I'll make you sorry!"

7.nounAn inclined plane under a hand printing press.