Definition of Escalator

1. Noun. A clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index).

Exact synonyms: Escalator Clause
Generic synonyms: Article, Clause

2. Noun. A stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt.
Exact synonyms: Moving Staircase, Moving Stairway
Generic synonyms: Staircase, Stairway

Definition of Escalator

1. n. A stairway or incline arranged like an endless belt so that the steps or treads ascend or descend continuously, and one stepping upon it is carried up or down; -- a trade term.

Definition of Escalator

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Escalator

escadrille
escadrilles
escalade
escaladed
escalader
escaladers
escalades
escalading
escalado
escalate
escalated
escalates
escalating
escalation
escalations
escalator (current term)
escalators
escalatory
escalator clause
escalier
escaliers
escallop
escalloped
escalloping
escallops
escalop
escalop
escalope
escaloped
escalopes

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