any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

the distance covered by a step

the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

relative position in a graded series

a short distance

the sound of a step of someone walking

a musical interval of two semitones

a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed

a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance

shift or move by taking a step

put down or press the foot, place the foot

cause (a computer) to execute a single command

treat badly

furnish with steps

move with one's feet in a specific manner

walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner

place (a ship's mast) in its step

measure (distances) by pacing

move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation

in a gradual manner

proceeding in steps

dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures

give up or retire from a position

reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

make oneself visible; take action

get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

act as a substitute

a folding portable ladder hinged at the top

place or press the foot on

move fast

go outside a room or building for a short period of time

a rocket having two or more rocket engines (each with its own fuel) that are fired in succession and jettisoned when the fuel is exhausted

a stool that has one or two steps that fold under the seat

make oneself visible; take action

increase in extent or intensity

speed up

make oneself visible; take action

one thing at a time

the act of decreasing or reducing something

a transformer that reduces voltage

short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)

the act of increasing something

a transformer that increases voltage

a brother who has only one parent in common with you

a child of your spouse by a former marriage

a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage

the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage

French jazz violinist (1908-1997)