footstep

English

/ˈfʊtstɛp/

noun
Definitions
  • The mark or impression left by a foot; a track.
  • By extension, the indications or waypoints of a course or direction taken.
  • The sound made by walking, running etc.
  • A step, as in a stair.
  • The distance between one foot and the next when walking; a pace.
  • The act of taking a step.
  • (obsolete) An inclined plane under a hand printing press.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English fotstep inherited from Old English *fōtstepe compound from English foot (walk, foot) + English step (footrest on a bicycle).

Origin

English

step

Gloss

footrest on a bicycle

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