Step-free
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Step-free is an adjective meaning Without steps or stairs acting as a hindrance or obstacle.
Meaning
Without steps or stairs acting as a hindrance or obstacle.
Example Sentences
Key to the design is the 'intelligent step' that detects various platform positions via ultrasonic sensing equipment, to close the gap between the entrance doorstep [of carriages] and platform edge. This provides step-free access for passengers.
The upgrades, set to support up to 14,000 new homes in Southwark and Lewisham, include further signalling adjustments to shorten block sections and enable a 20tph service [20 trains per hour], along with an upgrade of Surrey Quays station including provision of step-free access and construction of a new station at Surrey Canal Road.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stepless, stairless, ladderless, rampless, elevatorless, liftless.
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