winding staircase
Twisting vertical passage
A winding staircase curves or spirals as it ascends, wrapping around a central axis rather than rising in straight flights.
The design saves space and creates architectural interest: The lighthouse had a narrow winding staircase up to the lantern room.
Also called a spiral staircase, though winding may describe any curved ascent, not just tight spirals.
- spiralCurve winding around center
- stairwellEnclosed vertical passage for stairs
- towerTall slender edifice
- banisterStairway handrail support
- railingHorizontal safety bar
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- Curvy thingscurve, spiral, coil, loop, wavy line
- Fraternal Symbolsall-seeing eye, letter G, gavel, trowel, level
- lodge ritualsopening ritual, closing ritual, obligation, oath taking, master mason
- lodge roomslodge hall, lodge, meeting room, meeting hall, anteroom