Synonyms and related words :
back stairs, companion, companionway, escalier, fire escape, flight of steps, forearming, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethought, forethoughtfulness, incline, insurance, landing, landing stage, measures, perron, precaution, precautions, precautiousness, preventive measure, protection, providence, provision, ramp, safeguard, spiral staircase, staircase, stairs, stairway, stepping-stones, steps and measures, stile, treads and risers