ascensor
Definition of ascensor
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\ˌaˌsenˈsōr(ˌ)ēz\: a nearly vertical funicular railway used on very steep ascents
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Origin and Etymology of ascensor
Spanish, from Latin, one that ascends, from ascensus (past participle of ascendere to ascend) + -or — more at ascend
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