stride in WordNet English dictionary

1. the distance covered by a step
   "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig"
   footstep  pace  step  stride 
   
2. a step in walking or running
   pace  stride  tread 
   
3. significant progress (especially in the phrase "make strides")
   "they made big strides in productivity"
   stride 
   

1. walk with long steps
   "He strode confidently across the hall"
   stride 
   
2. cover or traverse by taking long steps
   "She strode several miles towards the woods"
   stride