Halfpace vs. Staircase — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Halfpace and Staircase
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Halfpace
A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight.
Staircase
A flight or series of flights of steps and a supporting structure connecting separate levels. Also called stairway.
Halfpace
A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight. See Quarterpace.
Staircase
A flight of stairs; a stairway.
Staircase
A connected set of flights of stairs; a stairwell.
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Staircase
A set of locks (enclosed sections of waterway) mounted one above the next.
Staircase
(transitive) To modify (a signal, a graph, etc.) to reduce a smooth curve to a series of discrete steps.
Staircase
(real estate) To increase one's share in a co-ownership.
Staircase
A flight of stairs with their supporting framework, casing, balusters, etc.
To make a complete staircase is a curious piece of architecture.
Staircase
A way of access consisting of a set of steps
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