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step stool

n.
A stool, often with folding steps attached, on which one stands to reach high objects.
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Noun1.step stool - a stool that has one or two steps that fold under the seatstep stool - a stool that has one or two steps that fold under the seat
stool - a simple seat without a back or arms
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