"halfpace" meaning in All languages combined

See halfpace on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: halfpaces [plural]
Etymology: half + pace Etymology templates: {{compound|en|half|pace}} half + pace Head templates: {{en-noun}} halfpace (plural halfpaces)
  1. (archaic, architecture) A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight. Tags: archaic Categories (topical): Architecture Related terms: quarterpace
    Sense id: en-halfpace-en-noun-Ryv1P5~Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: architecture

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for halfpace meaning in All languages combined (1.3kB)

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