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paternoster

/ˌpæt.əˈnɒs.tər/

Traducción: Tipo de ascensor formado por una cadena de cabinas abiertas que se mueven continuamente en un circuito sin fin, permitiendo a los pasajeros subir o bajar en cada planta.

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˌpæt.əˈnɒs.tər/

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.

  • 🇪🇸Tipo de ascensor formado por una cadena de cabinas abiertas que se mueven continuamente en un circuito sin fin, permitiendo a los pasajeros subir o bajar en cada planta.
  1. Continuous lift C1 formal british

    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.

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Elevador continuo de cabinas abiertas

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