footstep
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈfʊtstɛp/
Noun

footstep (plural footsteps)

  1. The 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. By 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. The sound made by walking, running etc.
    The footsteps of the students echoed in the empty hall.
  4. A step, as in a stair.
    The garden path had a small footstep down to the main walkway.
  5. The distance between one foot and the next when walking; a pace.
    Mere footsteps away from the victim lay the murder weapon.
  6. The act of taking a step.
    Take one more footstep towards me, and I'll make you sorry!
  7. (obsolete) An inclined plane under a hand printing press.
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  • French: pas, bruit de pas
  • Italian: passo
  • Portuguese: passo
  • Russian: шаг
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