Definition & Meaning of "elevator"in English

Elevator

NOUN

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

Dialect

American

lift

British

Examples

I felt a bit nervous when the elevator suddenly stopped between floors.

I prefer taking the elevator in tall buildings rather than using the stairs.

the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend

a tool used to lift and loosen teeth during extractions

What is an "elevator"?

In dentistry, an elevator is a tool used to lift and loosen teeth from their places in the jaw before they are removed. It has a slender, angled blade that helps to separate the tooth from the surrounding gum and bone, making it easier for the dentist to take out the tooth. Elevators are essential for performing tooth removal procedures such as wisdom tooth removals with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue.

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