stride

Definitions of stride in various dictionaries:

noun - a step in walking or running

noun - the distance covered by a step

noun - significant progress (especially in the phrase "make strides")

verb - walk with long steps

verb - cover or traverse by taking long steps

To walk with long steps, especially in a hasty or vigorous way.

To take a single long step, as in passing over an obstruction.

To stand or sit astride; straddle.

To walk with long steps on, along, or over: striding the stage.

To step over or across: stride a brook.

To be astride of; straddle.

The act of striding.

A single long step.

The distance traveled in such a step.

A single coordinated movement of the four legs of a horse or other animal, completed when the legs return to their initial relative position.

The distance traveled in such a movement.

A step of progress; an advance.

To achieve a steady, effective pace.

To attain a maximum level of competence.

verb - to walk with long steps