footfall

/ˌfʊtˈfɔl/
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Other forms: footfalls

Definitions of footfall
  1. noun
    the sound of a step of someone walking
    synonyms: footstep, step
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    types:
    tramp
    a heavy footfall
    type of:
    sound
    the sudden occurrence of an audible event
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