stepping stone

stepping stone

n 1. (Physical Geography) one of a series of stones acting as footrests for crossing streams, marshes, etc 2. a circumstance that assists progress towards some goal

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Noun	1.	stepping stone - a stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossingrock, stone - a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter; "he threw a rock at me"
	2.	stepping stone - any means of advancement; "the job was just a stepping stone on his way to fame and riches"means, way, agency - how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"

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