Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

high-step

American  
[hahy-step] / ˈhaɪˌstɛp /

verb (used without object)

high-stepped, high-stepping
  1. to walk or run by raising the legs higher than normal.


verb (used with object)

high-stepped, high-stepping
  1. to approach or step over by high-stepping.

Etymology

Origin of high-step

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In the third quarter, Longstreet committed his second interception of the game, leading Daryus Dixson to high-step into the end zone on a 32-yard pick-six.

From Los Angeles Times

About his long first-quarter interception return Saturday: He nearly broke into a high-step as a tribute to his dad.

From Seattle Times

“Gross, man,” said Kojo, trying to high-step his way across the floor to avoid the sticky puddles of brown bat doo.

From Literature

On first-and-10 from midfield, Taylor had a dazzling 40-yard run in which he used a high-step hesitation to zoom past Bills safety Jordan Poyer.

From New York Times

The C4 comes in a high-step or step-through frame and is available for pre-order for the early bird price of $1,990.

From The Verge