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elevator
noun el·e·va·tor \ˈe-lə-ˌvā-tər\
: a machine used for carrying people and things to different levels in a building
: a tall building for storing grain
Full Definition of ELEVATOR
1
: one that raises or lifts something up: as a : an endless belt or chain conveyor with cleats, scoops, or buckets for raising material b : a cage or platform and its hoisting machinery for conveying people or things to different levels c : grain elevator
2
: a movable airfoil usually attached to the tailplane of an airplane for controlling pitch — see airplane illustration
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First Known Use of ELEVATOR
1646
Rhymes with ELEVATOR
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ELEVATOR Defined for Kids
elevator
noun el·e·va·tor \ˈe-lə-ˌvā-tər\
Definition of ELEVATOR for Kids
1
: a floor or little room that can be raised or lowered for carrying people or goods from one level to another
2
: a device (as an endless belt) for raising material
3
Medical Dictionary
elevator
noun el·e·va·tor \ˈel-ə-ˌvāt-ər\
Medical Definition of ELEVATOR
1
: a dental instrument for removing teeth or the roots of teeth which cannot be gripped with a forceps
2
: a surgical instrument for raising a depressed part (as a bone) or for separating contiguous parts
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