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Halfpace
Pronunciation : Half"pace`
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight. See Quarterpace.
Note: This term and quartepace are rare or unknown in the United States, platform or landing being used instead.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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