Stairway
//ˈstɛɹweɪ//
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The word "stairway" can be used as a noun.
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alternative to elevator ascent climb to another floor connecting levels of various heights connecting two floors of different height escaping fire get to another level getting from one floor to another getting into basement getting to upper floors going down providing egress to basement providing egress to first floor
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