escalator

noun /'ɛskə,leɪtər/

Definition
a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index)
Example
'escalator' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
No etymology available.

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Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
No
Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
5
Length
9

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9
Syllables
4
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