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hoistway

/hɔɪstweɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does hoistway mean?

noun

A vertical shaft or well in a building, especially one that provides access to a lift or elevator; a hoistway is the space through which a lift car moves between floors.

Example

"The building's hoistway was a narrow, dimly lit space that led to the elevator."

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