
Meaning of STAIRCASE
| Pronunciation: | | 'stehr`keys
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a way of access consisting of a set of steps |
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STAIRCASE is a 9 letter word that starts with S. |
| | Synonyms: | | stairs, stairway, steps |
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| | See Also: | | backstairs, building, companionway, edifice, emergency exit, escalator, fire escape, flight, flight of stairs, flight of steps, ghat, ladder, landing, moving staircase, moving stairway, ramp, stair, stairhead, step, way | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Stair"case`\, n.
A flight of stairs with their supporting framework, casing,
balusters, etc.
To make a complete staircase is a curious piece of
architecture. --Sir H.
Wotton.
{Staircase shell}. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) Any scalaria, or wentletrap.
(b) Any species of Solarium, or perspective shell.
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Computing Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | jaggies |
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Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Seeing a staircase in your dream, symbolizes change and transformation. |
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