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Dance figure popularised by Michael Jackson
The moonwalk, or backslide, is a popping dance move in which the performer glides backwards but their body actions suggest forward motion. It became popular
Moonwalk_(dance)
Democratic backsliding has been identified as a trend in the United States at the state and national levels in various indices and analyses, primarily
Democratic backsliding in the United States
Democratic_backsliding_in_the_United_States
1942 animated short film by Chuck Jones
Backslide. "The former sneak of Roquefort Hall", his feelings for Dora are summed up in his comment, "How I love her! … (father's money!)" Backslide then
The Dover Boys at Pimento University
The_Dover_Boys_at_Pimento_University
This article discusses democratic backsliding by country in the Americas. Democratic backsliding is the process of a country losing democratic qualities
Democratic backsliding in the Americas by country
Democratic_backsliding_in_the_Americas_by_country
Next general election in Canada
Scarborough". Toronto Star. Retrieved May 12, 2026. "Guilbeault says Canada 'backsliding' on climate action as he resigns as MP". CBC News. May 27, 2026. Retrieved
46th Canadian federal election
46th_Canadian_federal_election
Political phenomenon in Ethiopia
Democratic backsliding in Ethiopia is ongoing, most notably under the administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Since he assumed power in April 2018
Democratic backsliding in Ethiopia
Democratic_backsliding_in_Ethiopia
Prime Minister of Hungary (1998–2002, 2010–2026)
weakening judicial independence and media pluralism, and enabling democratic backsliding. His government has also faced allegations of corruption involving the
Viktor_Orbán
American pastor and writer (born 1946)
Patrick (April 3, 2017). "How to respond to your children when they backslide". Christian Today. Archived from the original on March 19, 2021. Retrieved
John_Piper_(theologian)
Democracy in Armenia organization for actions viewed as causing democratic backsliding and political persecution of the opposition. Since the previous election
2026 Armenian parliamentary election
2026_Armenian_parliamentary_election
Political crisis in Georgia
protestors, journalists and opposition politicians constituted democratic backsliding. The ministers stated that they would implement a European Union (EU)
2024–2026 Georgian political crisis
2024–2026_Georgian_political_crisis
Ukraine's efforts to join the European Union. EU officials called the law a "step back". On 22 July 2025, protesters gathered near the Ivan Franko Drama Theater
2025 anti-corruption protests in Ukraine
2025_anti-corruption_protests_in_Ukraine
2025 suspension of an American talk show
during the Berlusconi era. Citing scholars analyzing Hungary's democratic backsliding, CNN media correspondent Brian Stelter wrote of Kimmel's suspension:
Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Suspension_of_Jimmy_Kimmel_Live!
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
described by researchers as authoritarian and contributing to democratic backsliding. After his first term, scholars and historians ranked him as one of the
Donald_Trump
2007 standoff in Makati, Philippines
guests and personnel inside the hotel. Lim stated: "We make this fateful step of removing Mrs. Macapagal Arroyo from the presidency and undertake the formation
Manila_Peninsula_siege
1933 constitutional crisis within the First Austrian Republic
emergency provisions dating from the First World War. This was a decisive step in the transition from a democratic republic to the authoritarian and quasi-fascist
Self-elimination of the Austrian Parliament
Self-elimination_of_the_Austrian_Parliament
Period of the US Supreme Court since 2005
Five Four Podcast went so far as to deem this maneuver the "Roberts Two-Step." Regarding Roberts' contemporaneous peers on the bench, his judicial philosophy
Roberts_Court
Government system where political power lies with the people
with Democratic Backsliding". Annual Review of Political Science. 21 (1): 93–113. doi:10.1146/annurev-polisci-050517-114628. Backsliding entails deterioration
Democracy
Conservative political initiative in the United States
represents significant executive aggrandizement, a type of democratic backsliding involving government institutional changes made by elected executives
Project_2025
Files on Jeffrey Epstein and his affiliates
Archived from the original on November 18, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2025. "Step inside the Trump-Epstein Memorial Reading Room exhibit". USA TODAY. Retrieved
Epstein_files
Political backlash against LGBTQ people
rising anti-LGBTQ attitudes and policies as an example of democratic backsliding in the United States. The backlash has been connected to similar right-wing
2020s anti-LGBTQ movement in the United States
2020s_anti-LGBTQ_movement_in_the_United_States
2000–2001 Russian government takeover of a television network
takeover of NTV. Mikhail Lesin, Minister of Press and Mass Media, publicly stepped away from the case afterwards, in an effort to lend more credibility to
NTV_affair
Political party in the United States
for Germany. The United States has experienced substantial democratic backsliding under the two presidencies of Donald Trump, with a majority of political
Republican Party (United States)
Republican_Party_(United_States)
Political party in India
abrogating its statehood. India has experienced nationwide democratic backsliding under the BJP's rule since 2014. As of 2025, the BJP has more than 140
Bharatiya_Janata_Party
2025 U.S. immigration law
January 20, 2025. "FAIR: Passage of the Laken Riley Act is Just the First Step in Restoring Common Sense to Our Immigration Policies". Federation for American
Laken_Riley_Act
Country primarily in North America
experienced increased political polarization and significant democratic backsliding. The country's polarization was violently reflected in the January 2021
United_States
U.S. criminal case against Nicolás Maduro and his associates
mixed reactions. Supporters of President Trump framed the increase as a bold step to hold Maduro accountable and highlighted the asset seizures as proof of
Prosecution of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores
Prosecution_of_Nicolás_Maduro_and_Cilia_Flores
2025 agreement to end the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas referred to it as "a decisive step." According to political analyst Thomas de Waal, the progress towards the
Armenia–Azerbaijan peace agreement
Armenia–Azerbaijan_peace_agreement
Elected leader illegally maintaining or increasing power
of Ekrem İmamoğlu on March 19, 2025) Constitutional coup Democratic backsliding Soft coup Attributed to multiple sources: Attributed to multiple sources:
Self-coup
Period of the Government of India since 2014
a high command culture. India has experienced significant democratic backsliding under his tenure. Modi is the longest serving non-Congress prime minister
Premiership_of_Narendra_Modi
back to Grahadi at night. The commander of the Kodam V/Brawijaya branch stepped in to talk with the protesters. Grahadi State Building in Surabaya was
August 2025 Indonesian protests
August_2025_Indonesian_protests
Head of state and government of the United States
republic, there were property qualifications for voting or for some of the stepping-stone offices to the presidency, particularly governorships. Prior to the
President of the United States
President_of_the_United_States
2025 memorial service of American political activist
conservative values would be missed, while also showcasing those that may step into political power after Trump. One reporter claimed that the memorial
Memorial service of Charlie Kirk
Memorial_service_of_Charlie_Kirk
WWE livestreaming event
but as he was attempting a pop-up haymaker, Dominik countered it into a backslide pin for a two-count. Dominik then delivered the 619 to Williams, but accidentally
NXT_No_Mercy_(2023)
Constitution, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, as well as the First Step Act, which requires Americans sentenced to prison to serve in facilities
Deportations of U.S. citizens in the second Trump administration
Deportations_of_U.S._citizens_in_the_second_Trump_administration
RICO case against Donald Trump and others
experience with deep remorse,' she said. ... Ellis, 38, also took the unusual step of addressing Fulton Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who is presiding
Georgia election racketeering prosecution
Georgia_election_racketeering_prosecution
U.S. presidential administration since 2025
fascistic. These actions have also been seen as contributing to democratic backsliding in the country. Trump is the first president with a felony conviction
Second presidency of Donald Trump
Second_presidency_of_Donald_Trump
Immigration detention facility in Florida, US
Immigration Services greencard interview and adjustment of status interview, a step toward permanent residency after immigrating from the Cayman Islands and
Alligator_Alcatraz
Guatemalan lawyer (born 1953)
succeeding Thelma Aldana. Porras' tenure has been criticized for its backsliding in the fight against corruption. Porras maintained a strained relationship
María_Consuelo_Porras
European media and was framed as part of a broader debate about democratic backsliding and human rights in the United States. In August 2025, a 28-year-old
Persecution of transgender people under the second Trump administration
Persecution_of_transgender_people_under_the_second_Trump_administration
2026 shooting by a US immigration agent
Nissan Titan stopped to the left side of her SUV and two more ICE agents stepped out. An eyewitness said ICE agents gave conflicting orders, with one telling
Killing_of_Renée_Good
Pakistan on ending the war. He also called the Iran proposal a "significant step" ahead of his Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier
2026_Iran_war_ceasefire
Indonesian protest song
sing A song, about liberation Under the rule of tyranny I trace this line of the road! Millions of times, actions taken For me, it is one step certain
Buruh_Tani
American singer (born 1979)
2023. Carroll, Larry (January 3, 2007). "Ne-Yo, Chris Brown Open Up About Stepping Up For Stomp The Yard" Archived November 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
Ne-Yo
election activists prioritized "radical incrementalism", suggesting step-by-step legislative revisions instead of seeking broad policy changes. Cleta
Republican Party efforts to disrupt the 2024 United States presidential election
Republican_Party_efforts_to_disrupt_the_2024_United_States_presidential_election
President of Senegal since 2024
April. The Faye administration has seen some recovery from democratic backsliding that took place under Macky Sall. In 2025, Thomas Carothers and McKenzie
Bassirou_Diomaye_Faye
Ongoing US military anti-drug trafficking campaign since 2025
Fleet's Hybrid Fleet Director, "described Southern Spear as a significant step in the Navy's evolving Hybrid Fleet Campaign" that would "operationalize
Operation_Southern_Spear
2025 US federal law
reproductive health policy Hyde Amendment enforcement TrumpRx Democratic backsliding Department of Government Efficiency Deferred resignation Lawsuits Mass
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Epstein_Files_Transparency_Act
Conspiracy theory
Feuer, Alan; Swan, Jonathan (April 28, 2023). "Prosecutors in Jan. 6 Case Step up Inquiry Into Trump Fund-Raising". The New York TImes. Archived from the
Election denial movement in the United States
Election_denial_movement_in_the_United_States
Law firm
and became the first woman to serve in the position. In 2021, Neal Manne stepped down from managing partner and Vineet Bhatia was elected to serve as co-managing
Susman_Godfrey_LLP
Amendment to California's Constitution
on October 28 that it reached its fundraising goals and took the unusual step of stopping its fundraising activities. In the announcement, the committee
2025 California Proposition 50
2025_California_Proposition_50
American stand-up comedian (1947–2024)
NFL; and Becky (Faye Dunaway), a society dame with the same fears of backsliding, insecurities and temptations of the rest of the crew... Lewis, who resembles
Richard_Lewis_(comedian)
President of Turkey since 2014
needed] Turkey has experienced increasing authoritarianism, democratic backsliding and suppression of dissent under Erdoğan's rule. Erdoğan was born in
Recep_Tayyip_Erdoğan
United States foreign policy regarding authoritarian governments
atrocity crimes United States involvement in regime change Democratic backsliding in the United States Sphere of influence Cynthia McKinney and John Kerry
U.S. policy towards authoritarianism
U.S._policy_towards_authoritarianism
response to administration policies including the 2026 Iran war, democratic backsliding, suppression of the Epstein files, and ICE operations that led to the
Civic response to the immigration policy of the Donald Trump administration
Civic_response_to_the_immigration_policy_of_the_Donald_Trump_administration
Prime Minister of Slovakia (2006–2010, 2012–2018, 2023–present)
has drawn international criticism and raised concerns about democratic backsliding and media freedom in the country. A report by IPI in June 2025, said
Robert_Fico
news outlet reported that during the talks in Oman, Iran proposed a three-step plan to reach a deal with the United States: Iran would agree to temporarily
2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations
2025–2026_Iran–United_States_negotiations
Prime Minister of Pakistan (2022–2023; 2024–present)
American intervention to instigate the latter's removal from power, vowing to step down if an "iota of evidence" was found against him. Sharif promised to enact
Shehbaz_Sharif
Multinational genocide prevention organization
like refugees and LGBTQ individuals, and the potential for democratic backsliding under the new incoming Trump administration, which appeared favorable
Lemkin_Institute
Presidency with no term limit
sham elections which guaranteed them re-election. Dictator Democratic backsliding Life tenure Tyrant Baturo, Alexander; Elgie, Robert (20 June 2019). The
President_for_life
Last step of 2024 presidential election
Transition Improvement Act of 2022, on January 6, 2025, was held as the final step that confirmed President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential
2025 United States Electoral College vote count
2025_United_States_Electoral_College_vote_count
U.S. government efficiency initiative
projects should come with a clear expiry date"; Musk replied that the final step of DOGE was "to delete itself". Trump stated that the entity's work will
Department of Government Efficiency
Department_of_Government_Efficiency
American subsidiary of automaker Stellantis
sedans, FCA US elected to pay $77 million in fines for violating the anti-backsliding provision of fuel economy standards set under the Energy Independence
Chrysler
2025 American military action
against offering direct military assistance to Israel, saying it "would be a step drastically destabilizing the situation as a whole." The Fordow nuclear facility
2025 United States strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
2025_United_States_strikes_on_Iranian_nuclear_sites
American minister and writer (1792–1875)
capable of sin. Finney believed that it is possible for Christians to backslide. A major theme of his preaching was the need for what he called conversion
Charles_Grandison_Finney
2025 American political dispute
That's why we rejected your DOGE application in the first place. Let's step your game up. This is embarrassing," read the message, reviewed by POLITICO
Trump–Musk_feud
Period of Indonesian history, 1966–1967
Sukarno led his country in a military confrontation with Malaysia while stepping up revolutionary and anti-western rhetoric. Described as the great dhalang
Transition_to_the_New_Order
sbWfF Wa shogi and Taikyoku shogi variants Combination of Flying Cock and Backslider. Also known as Yen. Blind Monkey 1=, 1X FsW Dai dai shogi and other large
List_of_fairy_chess_pieces
Graham; Kaufman, Katrina (April 17, 2025). "Justice Department wants to step in for Trump in E. Jean Carroll appeal". CBS News. Charalambous, Peter; Katersky
2024 United States presidential election
2024_United_States_presidential_election
Israeli political party
(2022–2023). "King Bibi" and Israeli Illiberalism: Assessing Democratic Backsliding in Israel during the Second Netanyahu Era (2009–2021)". The Middle East
Religious_Zionist_Party
Video on refusing illegal orders
of Captain (for now) Kelly’s reckless misconduct" in "a necessary process step". In November 2025, the six lawmakers who appeared in the video said the
November 2025 United States military video controversy
November_2025_United_States_military_video_controversy
Legislation that raised the property requirement for the franchise in South Africa
non-white voters, and a number of poor white voters. It was a significant early step in overturning the Cape's liberal and multi-racial constitution. The Cape
Franchise_and_Ballot_Act
Amendments to the Constitution of Russian Federation proposed by Vladimir Putin
previous version of the constitution, Putin would have been required to step down in 2024. The main debates around the whole arrangement were caused by
2020 amendments to the Constitution of Russia
2020_amendments_to_the_Constitution_of_Russia
presidential election Donald Trump's conflict with the news media Democratic backsliding in the United States Election denial movement in the United States List
Election law and voting rights under the second Trump administration
Election_law_and_voting_rights_under_the_second_Trump_administration
Pending United States Supreme Court case
to end it, ABC News (May 14, 2025). Amy Howe, Trump asks Supreme Court to step in on birthright citizenship, SCOTUSblog (March 13, 2025). Lawrence Hurley
Trump_v._Barbara
March 2026. Hacaoglu, Selcan; Kozok, Firat (24 February 2026). "NATO Said to Step Up Iran Surveillance as Tensions With US Mount". Bloomberg News. Retrieved
2026 United States military buildup in the Middle East
2026_United_States_military_buildup_in_the_Middle_East
Street dance styles primarily performed to hip hop
Top of the Pops, street dancer Jeffrey Daniel performed popping and the backslide during the song "A Night to Remember". This was the first time popping
Hip-hop_dance
2025 US extrajudicial deportation
2, 2025. Buchman, Brandi (April 11, 2025). "Trump Administration Takes A Step Toward Defying Supreme Court Order". HuffPost. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Deportation_of_Kilmar_Abrego_Garcia
"Sarah Shook & the Disarmers announce new album Revelations, share "Backsliders"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved December 8, 2023. Alper, Eric (February 26
List_of_2024_albums
Series of protests in California, U.S.
a day I hoped I would never see in America" and "this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism." By midday, the number of National Guard troops
June 2025 Los Angeles protests against mass deportation
June_2025_Los_Angeles_protests_against_mass_deportation
power, observers have assessed that Serbia has suffered from democratic backsliding into authoritarianism, followed by a decline in media freedom and civil
Next Serbian presidential election
Next_Serbian_presidential_election
power, observers have assessed that Serbia has suffered from democratic backsliding into authoritarianism, followed by a decline in media freedom and civil
Next Serbian parliamentary election
Next_Serbian_parliamentary_election
Highest court of jurisdiction in the US
rulings, the Republican Party, has sparked debate over when democratic backsliding becomes entrenched single-party rule. Public trust in the court peaked
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
English statesman (1626–1712)
military contingent) and also questioned whether it was indicative of the backsliding of the Protectorate regime in general and its divergence from the "Good
Richard_Cromwell
2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision
those of Senator Mitch McConnell, who called the decision "an important step in the direction of restoring the First Amendment rights", and of then-president
Citizens_United_v._FEC
2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity
appeals court and resolve the immunity dispute on an expedited basis. The rare step was an effort to keep the trial on schedule. Within hours, the Supreme Court
Trump_v._United_States
Diplomatic crisis over US annexation threats
Katherine; Ward, Alexander (6 May 2025). "U.S. Orders Intelligence Agencies to Step Up Spying on Greenland". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 23 January 2026
Greenland_crisis
1877–1964 U.S. Democratic voting bloc
arose to serve as "the military arm of the Democratic Party." The first step was to persuade scalawags (white Republicans) to vote with the Democratic
Solid_South
reproductive health policy Hyde Amendment enforcement TrumpRx Democratic backsliding Department of Government Efficiency Deferred resignation Lawsuits Mass
Timeline of the second Trump presidency (2026 Q2)
Timeline_of_the_second_Trump_presidency_(2026_Q2)
All Elite Wrestling pay-per-view event
Mutilation, but Sabre transitioned into the omoplata. Sabre then delivered a backslide pin for a two count. Sabre then performed a Zack Driver and locked in
WrestleDream_(2023)
Island country in Southeast Asia
Retrieved 12 June 2011. Tan, Netina; Preece, Cassandra (2024). "Democratic backsliding in illiberal Singapore". Asian Journal of Comparative Politics. 9 (1):
Singapore
conditions, and that deporting Americans would be illegal under the First Step Act, which requires that the federal government send those convicted of federal
Immigration policy of the second Trump administration
Immigration_policy_of_the_second_Trump_administration
2025 detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE)
"Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation". AP News. Knoblauch, Nadia (April 9, 2026). "Board
Detention_of_Mahmoud_Khalil
Law enforcement and social services program in Brazil
into dozens of favelas as state finances cratered, causing a devastating backslide that enabled gangs to recover some of their lost grip. UPP sought to implement
Pacifying_Police_Unit
2025 legislation in the United States
July 6, 2025. Blew, Jim; Motzen, A. D.; Schilling, John. "One Big Beautiful Step Toward Education Freedom: How the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Became Law"
One_Big_Beautiful_Bill_Act
placed on administrative leave with full pay and benefits as the in-between step. The re-hires include 6,400 employees at the IRS, 5,700 employees at the
Domestic policy of the second Trump administration
Domestic_policy_of_the_second_Trump_administration
American football coach
Hauck led the Rebels to their first winning season since 2000, only to backslide to 2–11 the following season, resulting in a buyout of his remaining contract
Bobby_Hauck
Law regarding citizenship rights for migrants to India
states has been met with mixed reactions. While some view it as a positive step towards protecting indigenous communities, others argue that many parts of
Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019
Citizenship_(Amendment)_Act,_2019
Meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the U.S. on February 28, 2025
Pavel voiced his country's support for Ukraine and called on Europe "to step up its efforts". Denmark – Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen voiced her support
2025 Trump–Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting
2025_Trump–Zelenskyy_Oval_Office_meeting
2025 United States Supreme Court case
to end it, ABC News (May 14, 2025). Amy Howe, Trump asks Supreme Court to step in on birthright citizenship, SCOTUSblog (March 13, 2025). Jenna Russell
Trump_v._CASA
2024 American media company merger
considering making a bid to acquire Paramount Global. On April 29, 2024, Bakish stepped down from his role as President and CEO. Reports characterized this as
Merger of Skydance Media and Paramount Global
Merger_of_Skydance_Media_and_Paramount_Global
STEP BACKSLIDE
STEP BACKSLIDE
Male
English
Unisex short form of English Stephen and Stephanie, both STEPH means "crown."
Boy/Male
Hebrew
Stop.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Growing Step by Step; Prosperity
Male
Swedish
Swedish form of Old Norse Steinn, STEN means "stone."
Boy/Male
Scottish
Steward.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Grading; Step by Step Achiever
Male
English
Short form of English Stewart, STEW means "steward."
Girl/Female
Indian
Step Forward
Boy/Male
British, English
A Son of Athena
Boy/Male
Indian, Sikh
First Step
Girl/Female
Greek
One who turns.
Boy/Male
Hebrew Biblical
Stop.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Muslim
The First Step
Male
English
Short form of English Stephen, STE means "crown."
Boy/Male
English
Austere
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, Christian, English
House Guard
Boy/Male
British, English, Jamaican
Shepherd
Male
English
Variant spelling of English unisex Steph, STEF means "crown."
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Swedish, Teutonic
Stone
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon
Stem.
STEP BACKSLIDE
STEP BACKSLIDE
Girl/Female
Muslim
Proper name, Cloud that carries rain
Girl/Female
Armenian, British, English, Hebrew, Russian, Slavic, Ukrainian
Life-enhancing; Alive; Living
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Jimmy, JIMI means "supplanter."
Girl/Female
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Goddess Laxmi; Prosperity; Simplicity; Lovable; Affectionate; Wealthy; Fortunate
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Everfilled with Sivamsound
Girl/Female
American, Indian, Japanese
Cherry Blossom; Beautiful Flower
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminine of Louis
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
One who has Achieved Glory; Goddess Lakshmi; Light; Shine
Boy/Male
Hawaiian
He who has many children.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Unspotted; Irreprochable
STEP BACKSLIDE
STEP BACKSLIDE
STEP BACKSLIDE
STEP BACKSLIDE
STEP BACKSLIDE
v. i.
The space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running; as, one step is generally about three feet, but may be more or less. Used also figuratively of any kind of progress; as, he improved step by step, or by steps.
a.
To walk; to go on foot; esp., to walk a little distance; as, to step to one of the neighbors.
v. t.
To fix the foot of (a mast) in its step; to erect.
n.
Anything resembling a stem or stalk; as, the stem of a tobacco pipe; the stem of a watch case, or that part to which the ring, by which it is suspended, is attached.
v. t.
Excessive; as, a steep price.
v. i.
One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs.
v. t.
To oppose or cut with, or as with, the stem of a vessel; to resist, or make progress against; to stop or check the flow of, as a current.
v. t.
To remove the stem or stems from; as, to stem cherries; to remove the stem and its appendages (ribs and veins) from; as, to stem tobacco leaves.
v. t.
To mount by steps; to go through with step by step.
n.
A stem-winding watch.
v. t.
To obstruct; to render impassable; as, to stop a way, road, or passage.
v. i.
To cease to go on; to halt, or stand still; to come to a stop.
v. t.
To arrest the progress of; to hinder; to impede; to shut in; as, to stop a traveler; to stop the course of a stream, or a flow of blood.
v. t.
To boil slowly, or with the simmering or moderate heat; to seethe; to cook in a little liquid, over a gentle fire, without boiling; as, to stew meat; to stew oysters; to stew apples.
v. i.
Gait; manner of walking; as, the approach of a man is often known by his step.
a.
Wound by mechanism connected with the stem; as, a stem-winding watch.
v. t.
Making a large angle with the plane of the horizon; ascending or descending rapidly with respect to a horizontal line or a level; precipitous; as, a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep declivity; a steep barometric gradient.
n.
See Stee.
v. i.
A small space or distance; as, it is but a step.
a.
Permitting one to stop over; as, a stop-over check or ticket. See To stop over, under Stop, v. i.