Stair

[steə] or [stɛr]

Definition

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

(n.) A series of steps, as for passing from one story of a house to another; -- commonly used in the plural; but originally used in the singular only.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Stairs, flight of steps.[2]. Step (of a flight of stairs).

Checker: Nanette

Definition

n. a series of steps for ascending to a higher level: one of such steps: a flight of steps only in pl.: (Spens.) a degree.—ns. Stair′-car′pet carpet suitable for stairs; Stair′case a flight of stairs with balusters &c.; Stair′-rod one of a number of metallic rods for holding a stair-carpet in its place.—adv. Down′stairs in the lower part of a house—opp. to Upstairs.—Back-stairs adjectively for secret underhand; Below stairs in a lower story in the basement.

Typist: Ted

Unserious Contents or Definition

To dream of passing up a stairs, foretells good fortune and much happiness. If you fall down stairs, you will be the object of hatred and envy. To walk down, you will be unlucky in your affairs, and your lovemaking will be unfavorable. To see broad, handsome stairs, foretells approaching riches and honors. To see others going down stairs, denotes that unpleasant conditions will take the place of pleasure. To sit on stair steps, denotes a gradual rise in fortune and delight.

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