stairway

1. A way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps (synset 104305446)
   is a type of: way - any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
   subtypes:

   • backstairs - a second staircase at the rear of a building
   • companionway - a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
   • escalator, moving staircase, moving stairway - a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt
   • emergency exit, fire escape - a stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits exit in the case of fire or other emergency
   • flight, flight of stairs, flight of steps - a stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next
   • ghat - stairway in India leading down to a landing on the water
   • stairs, steps - a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
   • ramp - a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
   has:

   • landing - an intermediate platform in a staircase
   • stairhead - platform at the top of a staircase
   • stair, step - support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
   is a part of: building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
   same as: staircase

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