paternoster
noun /'peɪtər'nɑstər/
- Definition
- a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor
- Example
- 'paternoster' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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