/foot"step'/ , n.
1. the setting down of a foot, or the sound so produced; footfall; tread.
2. the distance covered by a step in walking; pace.
3. a footprint.
4. a step by which to ascend or descend.
5. follow in someone's footsteps , to succeed or imitate another person.
[ 1175-1225; ME foote steppe. See FOOT, STEP ]