foot-pace

foot-pace

A person walks up the foot-pace to the front door.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A step or a slow walking speed: "foot-pace" refers to a single step taken by a foot, or a slow, deliberate pace of walking. It often implies a measured or unhurried movement.
    • A raised platform or stair: In architectural or historical contexts, "foot-pace" can mean a small platform, step, or landing, such as a doorstep or a low stair.
Usage Examples

  • A step or slow walking speed:

    • The elderly man walked at a gentle foot-pace through the park. (He moved slowly and deliberately.)
    • She took a foot-pace forward to steady herself on the uneven ground. (She moved one step ahead.)

  • A raised platform or stair:

    • The cottage had a stone foot-pace at the entrance. (A small step or doorstep.)
    • The altar stood on a foot-pace in the medieval church. (A low platform or dais.)
Advanced Usage

  • "at a foot-pace": to move at a slow, walking speed (often used in contrast to running or riding).

    • The procession advanced at a foot-pace, giving spectators time to observe. (The group moved slowly on foot.)

  • "foot-pace of the stairs": the landing or step at the bottom or top of a staircase.

    • He paused on the foot-pace of the stairs to catch his breath. (He stopped on the landing.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Footpace (n): an alternative spelling (without the hyphen) with the same meanings.

    • The knight dismounted and walked at a steady footpace. (A slow walking pace.)

  • Footstep (n): the sound or mark made by a foot when walking.

    • I heard footsteps behind me. (The sound of someone walking.)

  • Pace (n): a single step or the speed of movement.

    • She quickened her pace as she neared the finish line. (She increased her speed.)
Synonyms
  • Step: a single movement of the foot.
  • Stride: a long or confident step.
  • Landing: a platform between flights of stairs.
  • Dais: a raised platform for a speaker or altar.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Pace out: to measure something by walking across it with steps.
    • He paced out the length of the room. (He measured it using his steps.)
Related Idioms

  • Keep pace with: to move at the same speed as someone or something.

    • She struggled to keep pace with the faster runners. (She could not match their speed.)

  • Set the pace: to establish a speed or standard for others to follow.

    • The lead cyclist set the pace for the rest of the team. (He determined the speed.)