step stool
A stool of various designs with one or more stepsA stool of various designs with one or more steps; in some designs the steps may be folded away underneath the seat when not in use.
» Use a step stool if necessary to reach high shelves safely.
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1 sensesA stool of various designs with one or more steps; in some designs the steps may be folded away underneath the seat when not in use.
Trittschemel
a stool that has one or two steps that fold under the seat
Examples
4 sentencesUse a step stool if necessary to reach high shelves safely.
Use a step stool if necessary to reach higher shelves safely.
You should use a step stool if you can't reach the sink.
Don't use the trash can as a step stool or for any other purpose than disposing of trash.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From step + stool.From step + stool.
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