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stair

noun

/stɛə/

Meaning

a step or set of steps leading from one level to another

He tripped on the stair and fell down.

step, staircase, flight of stairs

elevator, lift

climb the stairs, fall down the stairs

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

A change in the pitch or tone of voice when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

a feeling of reassurance and comfort after stress or discomfort

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively...

A professional or skilled boxer.