high step
Knees-up marching motion
High step describes a way of walking or marching with the knees lifted dramatically high, often seen in marching bands, drum majors, and military parades.
The exaggerated motion conveys precision and showmanship.
As a verb, to high-step is to walk this way: The majorettes high-stepped down the parade route.
Figuratively, high-stepping can suggest strutting with confidence or living lavishly.
- marchRhythmic group walk
- military paradeCeremonial armed forces procession
- pranceStep high and proud
- strutProud, showy gait
- kickFoot-delivered strike
parade · drum major · drum corps · color guard · knees · military · goosestep · lift · elevated · proud · showoff · fancy footwork · baton · marching band · parade ground · cadence · precision · boots
- military marchingquick march, slow march, double time, funeral march, route march