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Keywords: Treads, Stringers, Stair, Risers, Balustrade

Related Terms: Girders, Post , Trestle, Baluster, Banister, Beam , Bent , Catwalk, Derrick, Frame, Gallows, Girder, Handrail, Landing, Newel, Outrigger, Railing, Riser, Skid, Stairway, Stanchion, Standard, Stringer, Strut, Substructure, Superstructure, Wale, Newel Post, Bottom Rail, Balustrade, Stanchions, Bottom Chord, Balusters, Knee Brace, Crossmember, Gantry Crane, Headframe, Grid, Gooseneck, Risers, Jib Crane, Treads, Stringers, Outriggers, String, Bridge Crane, Gantry , Bridge, Stair Riser, Stair Tread

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A frame or cage in which something is carried or supported; as, a bell carriage.

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The horizontal part of the stringers of a stair that supports the treads.

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a support structure for forks or attachments, generally roller-mounted, traveling vertically within the mast of a cantilever truck

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A supporting member running the length of the stairway on which treads, risers, and balustrade are mounted. Also called Rough Stringers or Rough Horses.

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THE STRUCTURAL MEMBER SUPPORTING THE STEPS OR TREADS OF A STAIR.

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The member which supports the steps or treads of a stair.

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Slanting board on a staircase that treads and risers are let into.

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