stealthy steps; tiptoeing
Walking quietly so as not to be noticed. Often used in set phrases like 差し足で歩く or 差し足で近づく.
final spurt to overtake the leader (horse racing)
Specialized horse-racing term for a late burst of speed just before the finish line to pass the leading horse.
That horse has a sharp final spurt.
The burglar entered the house with stealthy steps.
He crept up on tiptoe and surprised his friend.
It overtook the leader with a late spurt and won.
stealthy footsteps; tiptoeing
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant spelling without okurigana; less common.
Compound of 差し (sashi, continuative form of 差す 'to extend, put forward') + 足 (ashi, 'foot, step'). Literally 'extending step'.