Stride (Noun)

A step in walking or running.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She took long strides as she walked across the parking lot, her boots clicking on the pavement.
The athlete's powerful stride helped her sprint to the finish line in record time.
As he walked along the beach, the sand made it difficult for him to maintain a steady stride.
Her short stride made it difficult for her to keep up with her taller companion.
The hiker's stride was sure and confident as she navigated the steep mountain trail.

Significant progress (especially in the phrase `make strides'); "they made big strides in productivity".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The company made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint last year.
The team has made huge strides in their research, publishing several papers in top-tier journals.
She has made tremendous strides in her recovery, thanks to her hard work and dedication.
The new policy has allowed the city to make strides in addressing homelessness.
The charity has made impressive strides in providing clean water to communities in need.

The distance covered by a step; "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig".

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

She measured out the distance between the holes with her stride.
He lengthened his stride to keep pace with the others.
A typical stride is roughly equal to one's height.
To find your natural stride, walk a straight line without trying to measure anything.
With long, powerful strides, she easily overtook her competitor.