overstride

/ˈoʊvərstraɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

an act of taking more than one step at a time in walking, often with a tendency to overreach or extend the leg

“He was known for his tendency to take overstrides on the uneven terrain.”

Synonyms

  • lunge
  • stride

Antonyms

  • undershoot
  • understep