elevator

  1. Noun.  (US) Permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically.
  2. Noun.  A silo used for storing wheat, corn or other grain (''grain elevator'').
  3. Noun.  A control surface of an aircraft responsible for controling the pitching motion of the machine.
  4. Noun.  Trademark for a type of shoe having an insert lift to make the wearer appear taller.

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