(1):
(n.) One of a succession of niches or platforms, one above another, to hold ore which is thrown successively from platform to platform, and thus raised to a higher level.
(2):
(n.) A place for slaughtering animals for meat.
(3):
(v. i.) To walk awkwardly and unsteadily, as if the knees were weak; to shuffle along.
(4):
(n.) A place where butcher's meat is sold.