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paternoster

noun

A type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each…

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Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
R
Contains
AT
Scrabble score
13

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ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)

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noun

  1. A type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor

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