gravigrade

/ˈɡræv.ɪˌɡreɪd/ or /ˈɡreɪ.viˌɡreɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of lift or elevator that moves in a continuous chain of cars along a track, often used in coal mines or similar environments.

“The mine employed a gravigrade system to transport workers and equipment deep into the earth.”

Synonyms

  • conveyer
  • elevator
  • lift

Antonyms

  • gravity well
  • free fall