ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English fotstep, footstep, from fot, foot + step
1.
a. : stepping , footfall , tread
b. : distance covered by a step : pace
2.
a. : the mark of the foot : track
b. : trace , token
the footsteps of divine wisdom
3. : a step on which to ascend or descend
footstep of a carriage
4. or footstep bearing : step bearing