Definitions

1. noun

a large area of open grassland in temperate climates, especially in Eurasia, often with few trees and many wild animals.

“The nomadic tribe roamed across the vast steppes of Mongolia in search of grazing land.”

2. verb

to move from one place to another with a series of small steps, often in a slow and laborious manner.

“The hikers had to steppe across the icy river to reach the other side.”