steptoe

[ step-toh ]

noun

, Western U.S.

1. an isolated hill or mountain surrounded by lava.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steptoe¹

step + toe

Example Sentences

"I reckon my work will be all done by Friday," said Steptoe musingly.

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"My note," repeated Steptoe, releasing Hall with astonished eyes.

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"But you didn't do it again; you ain't done it since," said Steptoe quickly.

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Steptoe looked at the boy with a choking sense of satisfaction and pride.

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Steptoe looked at him quite as breathlessly, but from a deeper emotion.

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