portaat — meaning in English

English meaning

• flight noun A journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
• stair noun A single step in a flight of steps.
• staircase noun A full flight of stairs together with its structure and railing.
• stairs noun A connected series of steps used to move between floors.
• stairway noun A set of stairs, especially considered as a passage or route.

Senses

portaat is used for these senses in English:

• flight A series of stairs between landings.
• stair A series of steps; a staircase.
• staircase A flight of stairs; a stairway.
• stairs A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors.
• stairway A set of steps, with or without a case, that allow one to walk up or down.

flight — full definition

1. noun A journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
2. noun The act or ability of flying through the air.
3. noun A set of stairs between two landings.
4. noun The act of running away or escaping.
5. noun A small tasting selection of several drinks, such as wines or beers.

stair — full definition

1. noun A single step in a flight of steps.
2. noun A flight of steps connecting two levels (usually used in the plural, "stairs").

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