In the names of implements, machines, processes, etc. operated by steam or by a steam-engine, as steam-crane, steam dredge, steam dredger, steam drill…
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| 释义 | society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > other means of conveyance > [noun] > lift or hoist (13) steam elevator1801 In the names of implements, machines, processes, etc. operated by steam or by a steam-engine, as steam-crane, steam dredge, steam dredger, steam drill… hoist1835 A thing by which something is hoisted; a machine for conveying persons and things from one level to another, in mines, factories, hotels, etc.; an… lift1851 An apparatus for raising or lowering persons or things from one floor or level to another; an ascending chamber or compartment; a hoist; = elevator… elevator1853 chiefly North American. A lift, hoist, ascending chamber. Also attributive. tube-lift1915 a lift for the conveyance of passengers from street-level to an underground railway or vice versa. stairlift1977 a device that can be built into a domestic staircase for the conveyance of disabled or infirm people up and down stairs. Subcategories:— parts of (3) — types of (3) — space in which lift operates (1) |
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