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Webster 1913 Edition

(-pāsˊ)

Noun.

(Arch.)

A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight. See

☞ This term and

quarterpace

are rare or unknown in the United States,

platform

landing

being used instead.

halfpace ‎(plural halfpaces)

(archaic, architecture) A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight.