
Footfall
Stealthy Presence
Footfall often implies discretion or quietness in someone's steps, signalling stealth or caution.
The thief's footfall was nearly silent as he snuck past the sleeping guard.
Tense Atmosphere
Use 'footfall' to create suspense or indicate an ominous presence in storytelling.
The footfall behind her quickened, her heart racing in response.
Human or Animal
Footfall can refer to both humans and larger animals, but it's typically not used for small pets.
The horse's footfall thundered across the plain. Compare with
FootstepPatterSquishStepStompStrideTrampTread
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