step stool

stɛp stul

Definition of step stool - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

furniture

small portable stool or ladder with steps for reaching high places

She used a step stool to reach the top shelf.
He stood on the step stool to paint the ceiling.
The step stool was tucked away in the closet.

stepladder

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small portable stool or ladder with steps for reaching high places

Expressions with step

step on

press down with the foot

He had to step on the pedal harder to stop the car..

baby step

very small progress or movement towards a goal

He took baby steps in learning to read.

in step

adv.

moving in perfect rhythm with others

The soldiers marched in step with the music.

step between

move into a space between two things

He stepped between the parked cars to cross the street.

step on someone's feet

press your foot down on another person's foot

Be careful not to step on your partner's feet while dancing.

watch one's step

move carefully to avoid obstacles

Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.

Expressions with stool

bar stool

stool taller than a chair with footrest

He sat on the bar stool at the counter.

fall off the stool

lose balance and drop from a stool

He laughed so hard he almost fell off the stool.

piano stool

stool for pianists, usually height-adjustable

She adjusted the piano stool before starting her practice.

toilet stool

stepstool for toddlers during potty training

The toddler used a toilet stool to reach the seat.

three-legged stool

stool with three legs

He sat on a three-legged stool while milking the cow.

pass stool

expel waste from the body through the bowels

The patient was able to pass stool without pain.

milking stool

low three-legged stool for milking cows

She sat on the milking stool to milk the cow.

pass a stool

expel solid waste from the body through the anus

The doctor asked if he could pass a stool easily.

potty stool

small seat for children to use the toilet

The toddler used the potty stool for the first time.

shower stool

supportive seat for elderly or disabled in shower

The shower stool helps him shower independently.

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French:marchepied, ...
German:Tritthocker, ...
Italian:sgabello a gradini, ...
Spanish:taburete de mano, ...
Portuguese:escadote, ...
Chinese:踏步凳, ...
Japanese:踏み台, ...
Arabic:كُرْسِي سُلَّم, ...
Hebrew:שַׁרְפָרַף מַדְרֵגוֹת, ...
Russian:стремянка, ...
Ukrainian:маленька драбинка, ...
Hindi:छोटी सीढ़ी, ...
Bengali:ছোট সিঁড়ি, ...
Catalan:tamboret d'esglaons, ...
Czech:schůdky, ...
Danish:trappestige, ...
Dutch:trappetje, ...
Greek:σκαμπό με σκαλοπάτια, ...
Hungarian:fellépő, ...
Khmer:កៅអីជណ្តើរតូច, ...
Korean:발판, ...
Persian:پله‌کُش, ...
Polish:stolik na stopniach, ...
Portuguese (BR):banquinho, ...
Romanian:scaun cu trepte, ...
Swedish:stegpall, ...
Thai:เก้าอี้เสริมขั้น, ...
Turkish:basamaklı tabure, ...
Vietnamese:ghế đẩu, ...

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