Inclinator

//ˈɪnklɪˌneɪtəɹ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An elevator that ascends an incline rather than in a vertical shaft.

    "The push button or other car switch control for operating the inclinator in both directions oftravelshall be magnetically controlled and shall be properly fused being provided with a device for protecting the motor from overload."

  2. 2
    A stairlift

    "The problem in this tax case is whether under the particular facts the cost of an inclinator should be considered a medical expense within Section 23(x) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939."

Synonyms

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chairliftchairliftstairlift

Example

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"The push button or other car switch control for operating the inclinator in both directions oftravelshall be magnetically controlled and shall be properly fused being provided with a device for protecting the motor from overload."

Etymology

Blend of incline + elevator.

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