What does high-stepping mean?
High-stepping means present participle and gerund of high-step.
High-stepping
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of high-step.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of high-step
- Of a horse, that walks or trots lifting its legs very high off the ground.
- (by extension) Moving proudly.
Example Sentences
On a journey across the flat Fenlands from Spalding to Nottingham my train was made up of six modern ex-L.M.S.R. corridor coaches behind a high-stepping 0-6-0 of Class "J1", a Doncaster mixed-traffic design of 1908.
Synonyms for high-stepping
Antonyms for high-stepping
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for high-stepping?
Common synonyms include high, high-stepped.
What is the opposite of high-stepping?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use high-stepping in a sentence?
On a journey across the flat Fenlands from Spalding to Nottingham my train was made up of six modern ex-L.M.S.R. corridor coaches behind a high-stepping 0-6-0 of Class "J1", a Doncaster mixed-traffic design of 1908.
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