high-step

[ hahy-step ]

verb (used without object),high-stepped, high-step·ping.
  1. to walk or run by raising the legs higher than normal.

verb (used with object),high-stepped, high-step·ping.
  1. to approach or step over by high-stepping.

Origin of high-step

1
First recorded in 1840–50

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