route step

noun

: a style of marching in which troops maintain prescribed intervals but are not required to keep in step or to maintain silence

called also route march

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The next step in his development will be to polish his route steps to better harness his athletic traits. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of route step was in 1807

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“Route step.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/route%20step. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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