step-on
Americanadjective
verb
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to place or press the foot on
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informal to behave harshly or contemptuously towards
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slang to adulterate drugs
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informal to go more quickly, hurry up
Etymology
Origin of step-on
adj. use of verb phrase step on
Example Sentences
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At its peak in the mid-1990s, he said Eco Park had nine employees and a handful of step-on bus guides, averaged 40 guests a night at their campground and averaged 50-55 guests at their nightly dinner shows.
From Seattle Times
If the lines between lawn and bed are blurred or wobbly, use the step-on, half-moon edger in the worst spots to recut them cleanly.
From Seattle Times
The lucky family had free run of the store, including the giant step-on keyboard known to many from the movie “Big.”
From Seattle Times
The lucky family had free run of the store, including the giant step-on keyboard known to many from the movie “Big.”
From Washington Times
After more than four years of research and more than a decade of trying to find the answer to a question that has long perplexed snowboarders and manufacturers alike, Burton Snowboards is releasing its new Step-On binding - touting it as a time-saver that won’t negatively impact performance.
From Washington Times
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