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Stair

One step of a series for ascending or descending to a different level; -- commonly applied to those within a building.

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Narrower term 1

Corbiestep 76% connected

One of the steps in which a gable wall is often finished in place of a continuous slope; -- also called crowstep.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 1

Support 76% connected

To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Step 74% connected

To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in successio…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Step 74% connected

To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in successio…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Riser 70% connected

One who rises; as, an early riser.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tread 70% connected

To set the foot; to step.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Containing whole 2

Staircase 70% connected

A flight of stairs with their supporting framework, casing, balusters, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Stairway 70% connected

A flight of stairs or steps; a staircase.

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Synonym 1

Step 92% connected

To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in successio…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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