crowstep

noun

crow·​step ˈkrō-ˌstep How to pronounce crowstep (audio)
: any of a series of steps at the top of a gable wall
crowstepped adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crowstep was in 1822

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Cite this Entry

“Crowstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowstep. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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