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paternoster

/ˌpæt.əˈnɒs.tər/

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noun

/ˌpæt.əˈnɒs.tər/C2formal
  • ruТип лифта, состоящий из цепи открытых кабин, которые непрерывно движутся по бесконечному контуру, позволяя пассажирам входить или выходить на каждом этаже.

A type of lift consisting of a chain of open compartments that move continuously in an endless loop, allowing passengers to step on or off at each floor.

  1. Continuous liftC1formalbritish

    A type of elevator consisting of a chain of open compartments that move slowly in a continuous loop, allowing passengers to step on or off at each floor.

    ruПатерностер

    • The old library still has a working paternoster lift.
    • He stepped onto the paternoster at the ground floor and rode it up.
    • Paternosters are rare today but were common in mid-20th century office buildings.
Forms
  • paternosters plural form
  • paternosters' possessive plural form
  • paternoster's possessive singular form