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Moving Staircase

Definition:

A moving staircase, also known as an escalator, is a mechanical device consisting of a continuously circulating belt with steps or platforms for carrying people between different levels of a building.

Usage:

Sense 1 - Popular:

Noun: The moving staircase at the shopping mall made it easy for shoppers to go up and down floors quickly.

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Sense 2 - Local:

Noun: We took the moving staircase at the train station to get to the platform on time.

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Sense 3 - Popular:

Adjective: The moving staircase is a convenient and efficient mode of transportation within large buildings.

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Sense 4 - Local:

Adjective: The moving staircase is out of order, so we have to take the stairs instead.

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