step stool
nounDefinition of step stool
: a stool with one or two steps that often fold away beneath the seat
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The victim then said the suspect picked up a small stepping stool and threw it at the man, striking him on the left side of his back. — Madeleine Marr, miamiherald, "She said he fell off a ladder. He was writhing in pain. The story changed, cops say. | Miami Herald," 23 May 2018 Kitchen: Is there a stable step stool (with safety rail) for reaching high places? — Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, "CHECKLIST: Is your home safe for seniors?," 24 Apr. 2018 Turn off the power source, then get on a step stool. — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Dust and Make Your Home Shine," 16 Jan. 2018 Inside, a framed sheet of wood folds down into a bed, resting on a wooden step that doubles as a seat or stepping stool. — Doug Livingston, The Seattle Times, "Advocates seek tiny home solution for Akron’s homeless," 17 Dec. 2017 But Parker found that invisible step stool of his and climbed above Hayward for a 31-yard catch — one of his four on the day for a team-best 85 yards. — Greg Cote, miamiherald, "Potential of DeVante Parker, Miami Dolphins offense overshadowed drama in season opener," 18 Sep. 2017 Vintage step stools nestle against the small kitchen counter. — Roxanne Washington, cleveland.com, "Cool Spaces: Ann Chandler's Berea bungalow is filled with DIY touches and fun collectibles: (photos and video)," 6 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'step stool.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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