Cross-step

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    In dancing, gymnastics: a step in which one foot is crossed over another; or the action of taking such a step or steps. uncountable
  2. 2
    In surfing: a step or series of steps used to maintain trim on a longboard in which one foot is crossed over another uncountable

Etymology

From cross- + step.

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