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elevator

/ˈɛl.ə.veɪ.tɚ/

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Anything that raises or uplifts.

Examples :

"The teacher's encouraging words were an elevator for my confidence. "

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A permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically, used to transport people and goods.

Examples :

"The elevator in the apartment building is very slow. "

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A silo used for storing wheat, corn or other grain (grain elevator)

Examples :

"The farmer drove the truckload of wheat to the grain elevator. "

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A control surface of an aircraft responsible for controling the pitching motion of the machine.

Examples :

"The pilot adjusted the elevator to make the airplane climb. "

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A dental instrument used to pry up ("elevate") teeth in difficult extractions, or depressed portions of bone.

Examples :

"The dentist used an elevator to carefully lift the impacted tooth. "

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Any muscle that serves to raise a part of the body, such as the leg or the eye.

Examples :

"The elevator muscles in my arm are sore after lifting my little brother. "

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A type of shoe having an insert lift to make the wearer appear taller.

Examples :

"My sister bought a new pair of shoes with an elevator insert for her job interview. "

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