Stepover

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of step over. alt-of, alternative

    "Fernando Amorebieta seemed to have checked him, but a stepover created a fraction of room that became significant as the defender slipped, giving Falcao just enough space to curl a superb finish into the top corner."

  2. 2
    A type of espalier where the tree or bush is made to grow horizontally above the ground, like a fence-rail.

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"Fernando Amorebieta seemed to have checked him, but a stepover created a fraction of room that became significant as the defender slipped, giving Falcao just enough space to curl a superb finish into the top corner."

Etymology

From step + over.

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