'Footstep' definitions:

Definition of 'footstep'

From: WordNet
noun
The sound of a step of someone walking; "he heard footsteps on the porch" [syn: footfall, footstep, step]
noun
The act of taking a step in walking
noun
The distance covered by a step; "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig" [syn: footstep, pace, step, stride]

Definition of 'Footstep'

From: GCIDE
  • Footstep \Foot"step`\, n.
  • 1. The mark or impression of the foot; a track; hence, visible sign of a course pursued; token; mark; as, the footsteps of divine wisdom. [1913 Webster]
  • How on the faltering footsteps of decay Youth presses. --Bryant. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. An inclined plane under a hand printing press. [1913 Webster]

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