pair of stairs

  • 1Pair of stairs — Stair Stair (st[^a]r), n. [OE. steir, steyer, AS. st[=ae]ger, from st[imac]gan to ascend, rise. [root]164. See {Sty} to ascend.] 1. One step of a series for ascending or descending to a different level; commonly applied to those within a building …

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  • 2pair of stairs — noun A flight of stairs The lines snaked around the block and down a pair of stairs, into a large exhibition hall …

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  • 3three-pair-of-stairs — threeˈ pair or threeˈ pair of stairs adjective On a third floor noun A room so situated • • • Main Entry: ↑three …

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  • 4two-pair-of-stairs — twoˈ pair or twoˈ pair of stairs adjective On a second floor noun A room so situated • • • Main Entry: ↑two …

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  • 5Pair — (p[^a]r), n. [F. paire, LL. paria, L. paria, pl. of par pair, fr. par, adj., equal. Cf. {Apparel}, {Par} equality, {Peer} an equal.] [1913 Webster] 1. A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair or flight… …

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  • 6Pair royal — Pair Pair (p[^a]r), n. [F. paire, LL. paria, L. paria, pl. of par pair, fr. par, adj., equal. Cf. {Apparel}, {Par} equality, {Peer} an equal.] [1913 Webster] 1. A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair… …

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  • 7pair — [per] n. pl. pairs or pair [ME paire < OFr < L paria, neut. pl. of par, equal: see PAR1] 1. two similar or corresponding things joined, associated, or used together [a pair of gloves] 2. a single thing made up of two corresponding parts… …

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  • 8pair — pairwise, adv. /pair/, n., pl. pairs, pair, v. n. 1. two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together: a pair of gloves; a pair of earrings. 2. something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces… …

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  • 9stairs — n. pl. Staircase, stairway, flight of steps, flight of stairs, pair of stairs, set of steps …

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  • 10higher pair — Pair Pair (p[^a]r), n. [F. paire, LL. paria, L. paria, pl. of par pair, fr. par, adj., equal. Cf. {Apparel}, {Par} equality, {Peer} an equal.] [1913 Webster] 1. A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair… …

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