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high-step

[ hahy-step ]

verb (used without object)

, high-stepped, high-step·ping.
  1. to walk or run by raising the legs higher than normal.


verb (used with object)

, high-stepped, high-step·ping.
  1. to approach or step over by high-stepping.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of high-step1

First recorded in 1840–50
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Example Sentences

One half, which was used to accommodate people, was reached by a high step and was comparatively dry.

There was a high step down on to the deck, and an old sailor in a jersey standing by gave her his dry, hard hand.

That gentleman's flail ceased its motion, then he threw it down and went to the door to help Ellen up the high step.

A man helped her up the high step, and she found a seat just behind the driver.

The difficulty is materially increased by the invariably high step at the front door.

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