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STAIR: STAIRS
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Stair — (st[^a]r), n. [OE. steir, steyer, AS. st[=ae]ger, from st[imac]gan to ascend, rise. [root]164. See {Sty} to ascend.] 1. One step of a series for ascending or descending to a different level; commonly applied to those within a building. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stair rod — Stair Stair (st[^a]r), n. [OE. steir, steyer, AS. st[=ae]ger, from st[imac]gan to ascend, rise. [root]164. See {Sty} to ascend.] 1. One step of a series for ascending or descending to a different level; commonly applied to those within a building … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stair — W3S2 [steə US ster] n ↑banister, ↑stair, ↑step [: Old English; Origin: stAger] 1.) stairs [plural] a set of steps built for going from one level of a building to another →↑upstairs, downstairs ↑downstairs up/down the stairs … Dictionary of contemporary English
stair — [ ster ] noun *** 1. ) stairs plural a set of steps that allow you to go from one level of a building to another: They heard footsteps on the stairs. up/down the stairs: John raced down the stairs to answer the door. the top/head of the stairs:… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
stair|way — «STAIR WAY», noun. a way up or down a flight of stairs; flight or flights of stairs; stairs; staircase: »the back stairway … Useful english dictionary
Stair climbing — is the climbing of a flight of stairs. It is often described as a low impact exercise, often for people who have recently started trying to get in shape. A common phrase in health pop culture is Take the stairs, not the elevator .External links*… … Wikipedia
stair|step — «STAIR STEHP», noun, adjective. –n. 1. one of the steps in a flight of stairs; stair. 2. Informal. one of a number of siblings differing in age and height by regular intervals. –adj. 1. arranged like steps in a flight of stairs: »Stairstep… … Useful english dictionary
stair — (n.) O.E. stæger flight of steps, also a single step, from P.Gmc. *staigri (Cf. O.N., O.Fris. stiga, M.Du. stighen, O.H.G. stigan, Ger. steigen, Goth. steigan to go up, ascend; O.E. stigan to climb, go; Ger. Steig path, O … Etymology dictionary
Stair baseball — is a pickup neighborhood game played on the stairs of a residential dwelling by a minimum of two players. The object of the game is to score the most runs during 5 to 9 innings. The rules are based loosely on baseball. The game was popularized in … Wikipedia
stair well — stair|well «STAIR WEHL», noun, or stair well, the vertical passage or open space containing the stairs of a building … Useful english dictionary
stair|well — «STAIR WEHL», noun, or stair well, the vertical passage or open space containing the stairs of a building … Useful english dictionary
