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staircase

stair·case

US/ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ fairly common

noun

1.

a way of access consisting of a set of steps

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Origin

From stair + case.

Phrases

  • devil's staircase
  • everlasting staircase
  • helical staircase
  • moving staircase
  • Penrose staircase
  • spiral staircase
  • staircase lock
  • staircase wit
  • staircasing effect

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