Stair rod — Stair Stair (st[^a]r), n. [OE. steir, steyer, AS. st[=ae]ger, from st[imac]gan to ascend, rise. [root]164. See {Sty} to ascend.] 1. One step of a series for ascending or descending to a different level; commonly applied to those within a building … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stair rod — noun : a metal rod or its equivalent for holding a stair carpet in place in the angle between two steps * * * a rod for holding a stair carpet in place against the bottom of a riser. [1855 60] * * * stair rod noun A rod for holding a stair carpet … Useful english dictionary
stair-rod — /ˈstɛə rɒd/ (say stair rod) noun one of a series of rods fixed into the angles of a flight of stairs for holding the stair carpet in place …
Stair rod — A stair rod is a stick, generally made of metal and sometimes ornate, that holds carpeting to a staircase. In the United Kingdom, the word is also sometimes used as a metaphor for driving rain … Wikipedia
stair-rod dislocation — pakopinė dislokacija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. jogged dislocation; stair rod dislocation vok. Stufenversetzung, f rus. ступенчатая дислокация, f pranc. dislocation en échelon, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
stair-rod — noun a rod that holds a stair carpet in the angle between two steps • Hypernyms: ↑rod … Useful english dictionary
stair rod — a rod for holding a stair carpet in place against the bottom of a riser. [1855 60] * * * … Universalium
stair rod — noun a rod securing a carpet in the angle between two steps … English new terms dictionary
Stair — (st[^a]r), n. [OE. steir, steyer, AS. st[=ae]ger, from st[imac]gan to ascend, rise. [root]164. See {Sty} to ascend.] 1. One step of a series for ascending or descending to a different level; commonly applied to those within a building. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stair — n. 1 each of a set of fixed indoor steps (on the top stair but one). 2 (usu. in pl.) a set of indoor steps (passed him on the stairs; down a winding stair). 3 (in pl.) a landing stage. Phrases and idioms: stair rod a rod for securing a carpet in… … Useful english dictionary
stair wire — noun : a slender stair rod … Useful english dictionary