A cave lion

plural of forest steppe

(ecology, geography) A temperate-climate ecotone and habitat type composed of grassland interspersed with areas of woodland or forest.

(idiomatic) A dangerous person, who is not to be messed with.

Alternative form of stepping stone

A stone that can be stepped on in crossing something, especially a marsh or creek. / (idiomatic) Something used as a way to progress to something or somewhere else.

Alternative form of stepping stone

simple past tense and past participle of step

Provided with a step or steps; having a series of offsets or parts resembling the steps of stairs.

present participle of step