Stepper (Noun)
Meaning 2
A motor (especially an electric motor) that moves or rotates in small discrete steps.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
A horse trained to lift its feet high off the ground while walking or trotting.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Tennessee Walking Horse is a well-known breed of stepper that is prized for its high-stepping gait.
- A stepper is often paired with a driver who is skilled at navigating obstacle courses while maintaining the correct pace.
- At the annual fair, a stepper named Comet impressed the crowd with its majestic strides.
- Some breeders specialize in training and showing stepping horses, which require a great deal of patience and skill to develop properly.
- With its gleaming coat and high-stepping hooves, the Saddlebred stepper seemed to glide across the show ring with ease.