(a) A step taken in walking; also fig.; (b) a pace as a measure of distance or height; also, ?the space covered by a step [quot. c1380, 1st]; half a strid, any distance, at all; (c) one of the steps……

(a) To move or walk with long steps, take a step, stride; go (into or to a place); step (overboard, out of a boat); (b) ?to straddle; (c) of a warship: ?to sail; (d) to take (a step); also, trample on……