stairs

/stɛrz/

/stɛəz/

Definitions of stairs

1. noun

   a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
   synonyms: steps

   types:

   ladder

   steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

   articulated ladder

   a ladder consisting of segments (usually four) that are held together by joints that can lock in place

   extension ladder

   a ladder whose length can be extended

   Jacob's ladder, jack ladder, pilot ladder

   (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps

   monkey ladder

   a light ladder to the monkey bridge on a ship

   rope ladder

   a ladder with side pieces of rope

   scaling ladder

   a ladder used to scale walls (as in an attack)

   sea ladder, sea steps

   (nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboard

   step ladder, stepladder

   a folding portable ladder hinged at the top

   type of:

   staircase, stairway

   a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps