Phrase guide

elevator shaft

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of liftshaft.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: liftshaft

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a vertical shaft in a building to permit the passage of an elevator from floor to floor

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: shaft

History

Etymology

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