elevator shaft

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Noun elevator shaft has 1 sense

elevator shaft - a vertical shaft in a building to permit the passage of an elevator from floor to floor
--₁ is a kind of shaft

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Elevator Shaft

A vertical enclosed structure within a building that contains the elevator car and its moving parts.

Senses:

1. Noun: A structure within a building that allows vertical transportation

The elevator shaft is made of reinforced concrete to ensure safety and stability.

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2. Noun: A wellhole in which an elevator moves

A maintenance team is currently inspecting the elevator shaft for any mechanical issues.

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3. Noun: A vertical tunnel-like structure used for mining

The miners descended down the elevator shaft to reach the underground coal mine.

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4. Noun: A vertical passage for the movement of objects or people between different levels in a building

He got stuck in the elevator shaft for hours, unable to call for help.

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