stride

(noun) a step in walking or running. Synonyms: pace, tread.

(noun) the distance covered by a step. Synonyms: footstep, pace, step. Example: "He stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig."

(noun) significant progress (especially in the phrase "make strides"). Example: "They made big strides in productivity."

(verb) walk with long steps. Example: "He strode confidently across the hall."

(verb) cover or traverse by taking long steps. Example: "She strode several miles towards the woods."