carefulstep
nounUK /ˈkeəfəl stɛp/
US /ˈkɛrfəl stɛp/
A carefulstep is a slow, safe step you take so you do not trip or fall.
She took a carefulstep over the puddle so her shoes would stay dry.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A move made with great thought before acting.
He took a carefulstep and checked the plan twice before saying yes.
3. A quiet step taken to avoid making noise.
The boy took a carefulstep past the sleeping dog.
4. A slow, steady step on a hard or slippery path.
On the icy hill, every carefulstep kept her from sliding.