high-step

high-step
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ intransitive verb
Etymology: back-formation from high-stepper
: to move with a high step

high-stepping across the sand — Nadine Gordimer

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/huy"step'/, v., high-stepped, high-stepping.
v.i.
1. to walk or run by raising the legs higher than normal.
v.t.
2. to approach or step over by high-stepping.
[1840-50]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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