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.
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.
The sound made by walking, running etc.The footsteps of the students echoed in the empty hall.
A step, as in a stair.The garden path had a small footstep down to the main walkway.
The distance between one foot and the next when walking; a pace.Mere footsteps away from the victim lay the murder weapon.
The act of taking a step.Take one more footstep towards me, and I'll make you sorry!
(obsolete) An inclined plane under a hand printing press.
