elevator car

Thân thiện

The elevator car arrives at the lobby with a gentle chime.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The compartment that transports passengers or goods vertically within an elevator shaft: An elevator car is the enclosed platform or cabin that moves between the floors of a building, containing the controls and space for people or freight.

Usage

• The term "elevator car" specifically refers to the moving compartment itself, distinct from the entire elevator system (which includes the shaft, motor, and cables).
• It is commonly used in technical, architectural, and maintenance contexts.
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Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Car" alone: In the context of elevators, "car" is often used as a shortened, industry-standard term for "elevator car."
  • Example: The elevator car is out of service.

Variants and Related Words

• Car (n): A common shorthand for "elevator car" in technical and professional usage.
• Elevator (n): The entire system for vertical transportation, including the car, hoistway, machine, and controls.
• Lift car (n): The British English equivalent term for "elevator car."
• Cab (n): An informal term sometimes used for an elevator car.

Synonyms

• Lift car (primarily UK English)
• Cabin
• Compartment

Related Phrases

• Elevator car door: The set of doors attached to the car itself.
  • Example: The elevator car door must close completely before ascent.
• Elevator car enclosure: The walls and ceiling of the car.
  • Example: The elevator car enclosure was made of stainless steel.

Học thuật

Noun

1. where passengers ride up and down
   • the car was on the top floor

Từ đồng nghĩa

• car