ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: from step off, v.
1. : an act or instance of stepping off
2.
a. : an abrupt dropping off of a shore line into deep water
b. : a place where such a dropping off occurs
ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: from step off, v.
1. : an act or instance of stepping off
2.
a. : an abrupt dropping off of a shore line into deep water
b. : a place where such a dropping off occurs
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012