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Definition of crow step - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
architectureRare UK step on the top of a gable wallRare UK
- The old church had a beautiful crow step design.
- The castle's crow step added a medieval charm.
- Architects admired the intricate crow step on the building.
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step on the top of a gable wall
Expressions with crow
admit you were wrong, often feeling embarrassed or defeated
He had to eat crow after the argument.
boast loudly about an achievement or success
He loves to crow about his new car.
something not impressive or worth being proud of
Their victory was nothing to crow about.
in a straight line between two points
The village is 10 miles away as the crow flies.
forked mark or footprint of a crow
A crow's foot was visible in the mud beside the path.
achievement or event worth boasting about
Winning the award was something to crow about for the whole team.
having the approximate size of a crow
The drone was crow-sized, making it hard to spot.
small platform on a ship's mast for lookout
The sailor climbed to the crow's nest to spot land.
triumph over someone with boastful pride
She couldn't help but crow over her victory.
grey and black Eurasian crow species
The hooded crow is common in Northern Europe.
common European black crow known for scavenging
The carrion crow is often seen searching for food in fields.
large black bird called Centropus sinensis, common in India and China
A crow pheasant sat on the garden fence.
express surprise or amazement mildly without strong offense
Holy crow! That was an amazing trick!
need to discuss a problem or complaint with someone
I have a crow to pluck with you about yesterday.
type of forceps for extracting bullets
The surgeon used a crow-bill to remove the bullet.
Expressions with step
press down with the foot
He had to step on the pedal harder to stop the car.
very small progress or movement towards a goal
He took baby steps in learning to read.
moving in perfect rhythm with others
The soldiers marched in step with the music.
move into a space between two things
He stepped between the parked cars to cross the street.
press your foot down on another person's foot
Be careful not to step on your partner's feet while dancing.
move carefully to avoid obstacles
Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.
present at each stage of a journey
He was there every step of the way during the project.
walk in rhythm with others
The soldiers keep in step during the parade.
not synchronized with others in movement
The dancer was out of step with the group.
move physically away from something or someone
She decided to step away from the edge.
act as a temporary replacement for someone
When the teacher was sick, Mr. Smith stepped in.
begin doing something actively or energetically
When the alarm rang, the firefighters stepped into action.
move with a soft and light step
She stepped lightly across the creaky floor.
start walking in a particular direction
He decided to step off towards the park.
exit a place on foot briefly
She decided to step out for some fresh air.
be cautious in your actions
You should watch your step when dealing with sensitive topics.
moving or acting in agreement with someone or something
The company stayed in step with new technology.
require to increase effort or performance
You need to step up your game to win the championship.
being more prepared by thinking ahead or anticipating needs
She is always one step ahead of her competitors.
slowly and steadily without rushing or hurrying
She solved the problem one step at a time.
a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
lively and energetic manner of walking
After getting the raise, she walked home with a spring in her step.
resign from a position or office
She decided to step down as CEO.
enter a place by stepping into it
She was excited to step foot in Paris for the first time.
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- French:pignon à gradins, ...
- German:Kragstufe, ...
- Italian:gradino a corvo, ...
- Spanish:escalón de gárgola, ...
- Portuguese:cimalha, ...
- Chinese:鸦步台阶, ...
- Japanese:階段破風, ...
- Arabic:تدرج الجملون, ...
- Hebrew:מַדְרֵגַת גַּמְלוֹן, ...
- Russian:ступенька фронтона, ...
- Ukrainian:гребенева сходинка, ...
- Hindi:क्रो स्टेप, ...
- Bengali:ক্রো স্টেপ, ...
- Catalan:graó de coronament, ...
- Czech:štítový schod, ...
- Danish:kamtrin, ...
- Dutch:trapgevel, ...
- Greek:κροσσοπάτημα, ...
- Hungarian:oromlépcső, ...
- Khmer:ជណ្តើរតុបតែងលើកំពូលជញ្ជាំងដំបូលចុង, ...
- Korean:지붕 계단, ...
- Persian:پله شیروانی, ...
- Polish:schodek szczytowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):degrau de corvo, ...
- Romanian:treaptă de corb, ...
- Swedish:trappstegsgavel, ...
- Thai:ขั้นบันไดบนยอดผนังหน้าจั่ว, ...
- Turkish:basamak, ...
- Vietnamese:bậc thang đầu hồi, ...
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