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A stair flight is a run of stairs or steps between landings. A stairwell is a compartment extending vertically through a building in which stairs are placed. A stair hall is the stairs, landings, hallways, or other portions of the public hall through which it is necessary to pass when going from the entrance floor to the other floors of a building.
A short rope or iron clamp used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so as to give a freer sweep to the yards. cathead A beam extending out from the hull used to support an anchor when raised in order to secure or "fish" it. cat's paws Light, variable winds on calm waters producing scattered areas of small waves. caulk
Stoop, "a small porch", comes from Dutch stoep [1] (meaning: step/sidewalk, pronounced the same as English "stoop"); the word is now in general use in the Northeastern United States and is probably [original research?] spreading.
Stair dust corners are used on staircases at the point where the tread, riser, and stringer meet. Dust corners make household chores such as sweeping and vacuuming more convenient. [1] Stair dust corners originated in the 1880s, during the Victorian era. Dust corners typically have a small hole in the middle so a nail can be hammered into the ...
The pilotis elevate the structure from the ground, allowing for automobiles to drive underneath through a sweeping enclosure corresponding to the turning radius of a car as it curves around the house to afford direct entrance. [8] The placement of the columns are predominately practical, organized in a structurally efficient configuration.
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Sweep (fish), a number of fish in the suborder Scorpidinae; Sweep (horse) (1907–1936), champion Thoroughbred race horse; Sweep (motorcycle), in group motorcycle riding, the last rider in line; Sweep (software), a digital audio editor; Sweep, a gradual bend or elbow, in conduit, ductwork, piping, or other tubing; Well sweep, an irrigation tool
Kehrwoche ("week of sweeping") is the weekly duty of cleaning communal living areas, and is a custom in the Swabia region of southwest Germany. The custom began at the end of the 15th century as a way to improve household cleanliness.