inclinator

/ɪnˈklɪneɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device for lifting people up and down a slope, often used in ski resorts.

“At the ski resort, the inclinator carried skiers from the base to the top of the mountain.”

2. noun

A device for conveying people or goods uphill, often used in hilly or mountainous areas.

“The inclinator on the mountain path helped tourists climb to the scenic viewpoint.”

Synonyms

  • chairlift
  • elevator
  • lift

Antonyms

  • descender
  • downhill