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stepping stone

n

1. (Earth Sciences / 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

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	stepping stone - a stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossing rock, 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"

Translations

stepping stone [ˈstepɪŋstəʊn] N

1. (lit) → pasadera f

2. (fig) → trampolín m (to para llegar a)

stepping stone

n → (Tritt)stein m; (fig) → Sprungbrett nt

stepping stone [ˈstɛpɪŋˌstəʊn] n → pietra di un guado (fig) stepping stone (to) → trampolino di lancio (verso)