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Difficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary. 2014.
High-stepping
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high-stepping — adj. 1. having or moving with a high step; as, a high stepping horse. Syn: high stepped. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
high-stepping — [hī′step΄iŋ] adj. 1. moving with the feet lifted high [high stepping stallions] 2. Informal proud, spirited, showy, etc … English World dictionary
high-stepping — high stepper, n. /huy step ing/, adj. 1. seeking unrestrained pleasure, as by frequenting night clubs, parties, etc.; leading a wild and fast life: a high stepping young crowd. 2. (of a horse) moving with the leg raised high. [1840 50] * * * … Universalium
high-stepping — adjective having or moving with a high step his high stepped stride a high stepping horse • Syn: ↑high stepped • Similar to: ↑high * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective 1 … Useful english dictionary
high-stepping stepper — našusis žingsninis eksponavimo įrenginys statusas T sritis radioelektronika atitikmenys: angl. high stepping stepper vok. hochleistungsfähige Step and Repeat Anlage, f rus. высокопроизводительная установка последовательного шагового… … Radioelektronikos terminų žodynas
high-stepping — /ˈhaɪ stɛpɪŋ/ (say huy steping) adjective 1. (of a horse) moving with the leg raised high off the ground. 2. (of a person) fashionably dressed; having fashionable pretensions. 3. dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure; leading a hectic life. –high… …
high-step|ping — «HY STEHP ihng», adjective. Informal. 1. lifting the feet high in walking, trotting, or marching: »a high stepping marcher. 2. Figurative. quick moving; fast: »the high stepping U.S. economy. 3. Figurative. proud; haughty. 4 … Useful english dictionary
high-step|per — «HY STEHP uhr», noun. a horse with a high stepping gait … Useful english dictionary
high-step — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ intransitive verb Etymology: back formation from high stepper : to move with a high step high stepping across the sand Nadine Gordimer * * * /huy step /, v., high stepped, high stepping. v.i. 1. to walk or run by raising the legs… … Useful english dictionary
high-stepped — adjective having or moving with a high step (Freq. 1) his high stepped stride a high stepping horse • Syn: ↑high stepping • Similar to: ↑high … Useful english dictionary
high-step — /huy step /, v., high stepped, high stepping. v.i. 1. to walk or run by raising the legs higher than normal. v.t. 2. to approach or step over by high stepping. [1840 50] * * * … Universalium
