What are stairs?
Q: What are stairs?
A: Stairs are constructions designed to bridge a large vertical distance by dividing it into smaller vertical distances called steps.
Q: What are the different names used for stairs?
A: Staircase, stairway, stairwell, and flight of stairs are the different names used for stairs.
Q: How can stairways be designed?
A: Stairways can be designed straight, round, or may consist of two or more straight pieces connected at angles.
Q: What are some special stairways?
A: Escalators and ladders are some special stairways.
Q: What are the alternatives to stairways?
A: Elevators and inclined moving sidewalks are the alternatives to stairways.
Q: What is the purpose of stairs?
A: The purpose of stairs is to bridge a large vertical distance by dividing it into smaller vertical distances, called steps.
Q: What do you call the smaller vertical distances in stairs?
A: The smaller vertical distances in stairs are called steps.
