contextually. A footstep or footfall considered in regard to its audibility.

Reiterated, with echoic intention. Also quasi-adv., (to go, come) stump, stump.

An alternation of beating or knocking sounds, as those made by footsteps, tapping, etc.

The action of tread, v. in various senses.

The sound of soft steady footsteps; a similar sound made by an animal; a light footstep, etc., making such a sound. Sometimes reduplicated.

A continuous thudding or tramping sound.

In plural. Footsteps made by a person wearing shoes with (esp. high) heels; the sound of this.

The sound of a regular footfall.

A heavy, clumping sound, esp. of a boot or shoe.

A series of soft repeated sounds; spec. the sound of footsteps.

A sound of, or as of, a heavy dull tread; a tramping; a thud.

A heavy tramping sound; a thud, as of a boot or clog brought firmly to the ground.