Messages in this thread | | | From | "Alex P. Madarasz, Jr." <> | Date | Thu, 19 Nov 1998 06:56:45 -0500 | Subject | Re: [OFFTOPIC] Re: elevator algorithm bug in ll_rw_blk.c |
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Tim Smith wrote on 18 Nov 98, 0:46 : > > > 2. European definition: An elevator is a set of stairs that move > > up or down (as set) continuously, with passengers stepping on > > at one end and off at the other without having to move in > > between. They are usually installed in pairs, one going each > > way. I don't know what this is called in the USA. > > An escalator. If you manage to get caught on one of the steps when it > tries to go under the thingy at the top or bottom, this is called > "ingestion". I find it kind of frightening that there have apparently > been enough accidents to require escalator people to have a special name > for people getting sucked into the things!
A term which the folks in the Washington DC Metro system (regional trains / subway) have had ample cause to us - their escaltors are more famous as people- eaters than as people-movers!
-- Alex P. Madarasz, Jr. -- madarasz@erols.com
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