Sekirov Dictionary

pace

/peɪs/

noun14

  1. the speed of movement, or of anything that is happening or changing
  2. A measure of the hardness of a pitch and of the tendency of a cricket ball to maintain its speed after bouncing.
  3. A way of stepping.
  4. A manner of walking, running or dancing; the rate or style of how someone moves with their feet.
  5. Any of various gaits of a horse, specifically a 2-beat, lateral gait.
  6. The distance covered in a step (or sometimes two), either vaguely or according to various specific set measurements.
  7. A step.
  8. A step taken with the foot.
  9. A group of donkeys (asses).
  10. Synonym of Easter.
  11. (no longer used) A passage, a route.
  12. (no longer used) One's journey or route.
  13. (no longer used) A passage through difficult terrain; a mountain pass or route vulnerable to ambush etc.
  14. (no longer used) An aisle in a church.

verb4

  1. To walk back and forth in a small distance.
  2. To set the speed.
  3. To walk along or through sth with regular strides.
  4. To measure by walking.

adjective1

  1. Describing a bowler who bowls fast balls.
pace
/ˈpætʃeɪ/

preposition1

  1. (formal) With all due respect to.
forms

paced · pacing · paces · paceth

Phrases with pace

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