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Webster 1913 Edition
Halfpace
Half′paceˊ
(-pāsˊ)
, Noun.
(Arch.)
A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight. See
Quarterpace
. ☞ This term and
quarterpace
are rare or unknown in the United States, platform
or landing
being used instead.