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stepper

step·per

UK/ˈstɛ.pə(ɹ)/ US/ˈstɛpɜr/ uncommon obsolete slang uk

noun

1.
2.

a motor (especially an electric motor) that moves or rotates in small discrete steps

Synonyms
3.

a horse trained to lift its feet high off the ground while walking or trotting

Synonyms

Origin

From step + -er.

Phrases

  • 13th stepper
  • light stepper
  • stepper motor

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