Associations to the word «Escalator»

Pictures for the word «Escalator»

Wiktionary

ESCALATOR, noun. A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.
ESCALATOR, noun. An upward or progressive course.
ESCALATOR, noun. An escalator clause.
ESCALATOR CLAUSE, noun. (legal) A clause in a lease or contract that guarantees a change in the agreement price once a particular factor beyond control of either party affecting the value has been determined.
ESCALATOR CLAUSES, noun. Plural of escalator clause
ESCALATOR SCHOOL, noun. A Japanese school offering education from elementary or middle-school level (or even from the kindergarten) up to the start of university.
ESCALATOR SCHOOLS, noun. Plural of escalator school

Dictionary definition

ESCALATOR, 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).
ESCALATOR, noun. A stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy