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Dumbwaiter

Noun

Sense 1:

A dumbwaiter is a small elevator used for carrying food, dishes, or other objects between different floors in a building, typically in a restaurant or a hotel.

Example sentence: The waiter loaded the trays of food onto the dumbwaiter and sent them up to the second floor.

Sense 2:

In historical usage, a dumbwaiter also refers to a small table that can be folded or hinged against the wall when not in use.

Example sentence: When we have guests over, we can simply unfold the dumbwaiter for extra table space.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Describing someone who is mute or unable to speak due to physical or developmental reasons.

Example sentence: The dumbwaiter actor skillfully portrayed a character who only communicated through gestures and expressions.

Sense 2:

Used to describe something that is stupid, idiotic, or lacking intelligence.

Example sentence: It was such a dumbwaiter idea to leave the house without bringing any money.

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