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A paternoster (/ ˌ p eɪ t ər ˈ n ɒ s t ər /, / ˌ p ɑː-/, or / ˌ p æ-/) or paternoster lift is a passenger elevator which consists of a chain of open compartments (each usually designed for two people) that move slowly in a loop up and down inside a building without stopping.
Middle English, from Old English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin pater noster our father, from the opening words. First Known Use. before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Time Traveler. The first known use of paternoster was before the 12th century. See more words from the same century.
paternoster in British English. (ˌpætəˈnɒstə) noun. 1. Roman Catholic Church. the beads at the ends of each decade of the rosary marking the points at which the Paternoster is recited. 2. any fixed form of words used as a prayer or charm. 3.
Jun 26, 2015 · The paternoster is a doorless, conveyor-belt-style elevator that is largely extinct, except in Germany, where enthusiasts have kept the lifts running.
Jan 1, 2020 · A paternoster lift is a passenger elevator which consists of a chain of open compartments (each usually designed for two people) that move slowly in a loop up and down inside a building without...
The quaint fishing village of Paternoster is situated less than two hours north of Cape Town on the West Coast of South Africa. Rows of authentic white-washed cottages on picturesque beaches overlooking the Atlantic ocean, set the scene for an unforgettable stay.
A mere hundred and fifty kilometers outside of the bustle of Cape Town lies the small fishing village of Paternoster. Its magnificent beaches, tranquility and beautiful landscapes transport visitors and property owners to another world.
May 16, 2016 · Initially called “cyclic elevators,” the name “paternoster” emerged from the system’s resemblance to rosary beads rotating in the hands of a Catholic reciting prayers (“Pater Noster” from “Our Father,” the first words of the Lord’s Prayer in Latin). Paternoster animated illustration by raglintha
Things to Do in Paternoster, Saldanha Bay Municipality: See Tripadvisor's 14 560 traveller reviews and photos of 15 Paternoster attractions.
Mar 7, 2014 · A paternoster is a chain elevator of open compartments that moves continuously in a loop. That means no doors, no stopping in between floors, no need to call the elevator. You simply step into the moving elevator in the direction you want to go and step out when you reach your desired floor.
