English Dictionary

footstep

/ˈfʊtstɛp/

noun

The mark or impression left by a foot; a track. / By extension, the indications or waypoints of a course or direction taken. / The sound made by walking, running etc. / A step, as in a stair.

I followed the footstep in the snow.

意味（1）

The mark or impression left by a foot; a track.

The child watched as his footsteps in the sand were washed away by the waves.

意味（2）

By extension, the indications or waypoints of a course or direction taken.

To walk the footsteps of greatness requires that you start at the bottom of a long stair.

意味（3）

The sound made by walking, running etc.

The footsteps of the students echoed in the empty hall.

意味（4）

A step, as in a stair.

The garden path had a small footstep down to the main walkway.

意味（5）

The distance between one foot and the next when walking; a pace.

Mere footsteps away from the victim lay the murder weapon.

意味（6）

The act of taking a step.

Take one more footstep towards me, and I'll make you sorry!

意味（7）

(obsolete) An inclined plane under a hand printing press.