Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of staircase is as below...

Rake :: Rake (n.) The inclination of anything from a perpendicular direction; as, the rake of a roof, a staircase, etc..

Wellhole :: Wellhole (n.) The open space left beyond the ends of the steps of a staircase.

Halfpace :: Halfpace (n.) A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight. See Quarterpace.

Footpace :: Footpace (n.) A dais, or elevated platform; the highest step of the altar; a landing in a staircase..

Soffit :: Soffit (n.) The under side of the subordinate parts and members of buildings, such as staircases, entablatures, archways, cornices, or the like. See Illust. of Lintel..

Capping Plane :: Capping plane () A plane used for working the upper surface of staircase rails.

Helical :: Helical (a.) Of or pertaining to, or in the form of, a helix; spiral; as, a helical staircase; a helical spring..

Ramp :: Ramp (n.) Any sloping member, other than a purely constructional one, such as a continuous parapet to a staircase..

Ledger :: Ledger (n.) A horizontal piece of timber secured to the uprights and supporting floor timbers, a staircase, scaffolding, or the like. It differs from an intertie in being intended to carry weight..

Stairhead :: Staircase (n.) A flight of stairs with their supporting framework, casing, balusters, etc..

Degree :: Degree (n.) A step, stair, or staircase..

Well :: Well (v. i.) An opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole..

Caracole :: Caracole (n.) A staircase in a spiral form.

Tambour :: Tambour (n.) A work usually in the form of a redan, to inclose a space before a door or staircase, or at the gorge of a larger work. It is arranged like a stockade..

Wellhole :: Wellhole (n.) The open space in a floor, to accommodate a staircase..

Wentletrap :: Wentletrap (n.) Any one of numerous species of elegant, usually white, marine shells of the genus Scalaria, especially Scalaria pretiosa, which was formerly highly valued; -- called also staircase shell. See Scalaria..

Cage :: Cage (n.) An outer framework of timber, inclosing something within it; as, the cage of a staircase..

Balustrade :: Balustrade (n.) A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building..

Rail :: Rail (n.) A bar of timber or metal, usually horizontal or nearly so, extending from one post or support to another, as in fences, balustrades, staircases, etc..

Notchboard :: Notchboard (n.) The board which receives the ends of the steps in a staircase.

Random Fonts

Most Popular